Using ordinary multiplication to do relativistic velocity addition

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dc.creatorWilson, Alma Teao
dc.date2006-11-21
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T11:03:33Z
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dc.descriptionRelativistic addition of velocities in one dimension, though a mainstay of introductory physics, contributes much less physical insight than it could. For such calculations, we propose the use of velocity factors (two-way doppler factors). Velocities can easily, often by inspection, be turned into velocity factors, and vice versa. Velocity factors compose by ordinary multiplication. This simple device considerably extends the kinds of questions that can be asked and answered in an introductory course.
dc.description6 pages
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/physics/0611192
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/physics/0611192
dc.identifierAm.J.Phys.75:799-804,2007
dc.identifierdoi:10.1119/1.2744046
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/188634
dc.subjectGeneral Physics
dc.subjectPhysics Education
dc.titleUsing ordinary multiplication to do relativistic velocity addition
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