Relativistic Velocity Addition on a Space-Time Diagram

Ogura, Akihiro (2022) Relativistic Velocity Addition on a Space-Time Diagram. World Journal of Mechanics, 12 (04). pp. 51-56. ISSN 2160-049X

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Abstract

We derive the addition of velocities in special relativity from the Minkowski’s space-time diagram. We only need to draw some world lines on the diagram, measure the lengths and divide the two lengths for obtaining the velocity. We also give the theoretical background for this method. This method is so simple that it is worth for undergraduate students to acquire the addition of velocities in special relativity.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Euro Archives > Engineering
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 16 Feb 2023 05:27
Last Modified: 05 Feb 2024 04:14
URI: http://publish7promo.com/id/eprint/1970

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