Relativity Flashcards
1
Q
what is the gamma factor equation
A
γ = 1/SQRT[1-v^2/c^2]
2
Q
what is the lorentz spatial coordinate transformation
A
x’ = γ(x - vt)
3
Q
what is the lorentz time coordinate transformation
A
t’ = γ(t - vx/c^2)
4
Q
what is the time dilation equation
A
t = γt0
5
Q
what is the length contraction equation
A
L = L0/γ
6
Q
what is the velocity transformation equation
A
u’ = u-v / 1-uv/c^2
7
Q
what is the relative energy equation
A
E = γmc^2
8
Q
what is the relative momentum equation
A
p = γmv
9
Q
what is the invariant mass equation
A
E^2 = (pc)^2 + (mc^2)^2
