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In an inertial reference frame S, two objects A and B of equal rest mass m...

In an inertial reference frame S, two objects A and B of equal rest mass m collide head on with equal but opposite velocities 4c/5 and stick together to form a final object C. In a different inertial reference frame S’, one object A is seen to be initially at rest.

(a) Determine the rest mass of the final object C by applying appropriate conservation laws in the S frame.

(b) What is the velocity of the moving object B before the collision in the S’ frame?

(c) Determine the rest mass of the final object C by applying appropriate conservation laws in the S’ frame.

(d) Explain briefly why the results of parts (a) and (c) should be the same (or not).

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We can solve this problem using the concepts of Special Theory of Relativity(STR)

genius_generous answered 1 year ago
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