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Maximum Momentum and Kinetic Energy of a Relativistic Rocket.

Authors :
Frodyma, Marc
Source :
Physics Teacher. 2022, Vol. 60 Issue 6, p460-463. 4p.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Teaching special relativity to lower-division students is challenging because results such as time dilation, length contraction, and frame dependence of simultaneity are counterintuitive. The literature is extensive, so only a brief list is given here, with articles divided roughly between discussions of general principles and calculations applied to selected physical systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0031921X
Volume :
60
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Physics Teacher
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
158743137
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0042585