Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 26 - The Special Theory of Relativity - Problems - Page 768: 18

Answer

The final speed is v = 0.41c.

Work Step by Step

The momentum at the final speed is to be two times the initial momentum. Let the initial state be “1” and the final state be “2”. Use the correct expression for momentum. $$\frac{p_2}{p_1}=2=\frac{mv_2/(\sqrt{1-v_2^2/c^2})}{ mv_1/(\sqrt{1-v_1^2/c^2})}$$ $$4=\frac{v_2^2/(1-v_2^2/c^2)}{ v_1^2/(1-v_1^2/c^2)}$$ $$4 v_1^2/(1-v_1^2/c^2)= 4 (0.22)^2/(1-0.22^2)=0.20345c^2= v_2^2/(1-v_2^2/c^2)$$ $$v_2^2=\frac{0.20345}{1.20345}c^2$$ $$v_2=0.41c$$
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