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In a laboratory frame of reference, an observer notes that Newton’s second law is valid. Assume forces and masses are measured to be the same in any reference frame for speeds small compared with the
(a)
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To show: The Newton’s second law is valid for an observer moving at a constant speed of light, relative to the laboratory frame.
Answer to Problem 1P
The Newton’s second law is valid for an observer moving at a constant speed of light, relative to the laboratory frame.
Explanation of Solution
Assume
The Galilean coordinate transformation is,
To find the velocity, take a time derivative
Substitute
To find the acceleration, take another time derivative
Substitute
It is shown from the above equation that the accelerations are identical.
The Newton’s second law is the same.
Thus, the Newton’s second law is valid for an observer moving at a constant speed of light, relative to the laboratory frame.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the Newton’s second law is valid for an observer moving at a constant speed of light, relative to the laboratory frame.
(b)
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The Newton’s second law is not valid in a reference frame moving past the laboratory frame with a constant acceleration.
Answer to Problem 1P
The Newton’s second law is not valid in a reference frame moving past the laboratory frame with a constant acceleration.
Explanation of Solution
Assume
The Galilean coordinate transformation is,
To find the velocity, take a time derivative
Substitute
To find the acceleration, take another time derivative
Substitute
It is shown from the above equation that the accelerations are not identical.
The Newton’s second does not have same value in two different frames,
Substitute
Conclusion:
Therefore, Newton’s second law is not valid in a reference frame moving past the laboratory frame with a constant acceleration.
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