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Energy-Momentum in Different Frames: Instructor's Guide
Main Ideas
- Converting energy-momentum from one reference frame to another.
- Certain combinations (mass) are invariant.
Students' Task
Estimated Time: 30 minutes, including wrap-up
Students should be asked to complete the table on the Handout.
Prerequisite Knowledge
- basic understanding of relativistic mechanics.
Props/Equipment
- Small whiteboards with markers
Wrap-Up
- Ask several students to present/defend their responses.
- Demonstrate how the table can be completed using hyperbola triangle trig.
