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In S, a moving proton has an energy of 4 GeV.
S' is moving parallel to the proton with a speed of 0.8c.
Find the kinetic energy in each frame using four-vectors.
Find the kinetic energy in each frame without
four-vectors.
IN S frame total energy of proton is 4GeV

Firstly we are solving without taking 4 vectors notation
Then kinetic energy in S frame is

where m0 is rest mass of proton



Now in S' frame



Put v=0.8c


In 4 vector notation
In S frame
By energy momentum relation

Hence


P is total energy
say it E_total

Using values from above equation


In S' frame


