Concept explainers
(a)
The minimum amount of energy that the acceleration require from the spaceship’s fuel.
(a)
Answer to Problem 57P
The minimum amount of energy that the acceleration require from the spaceship’s fuel is
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for the initial relativistic kinetic energy of the spaceship.
Here,
Write the expression for the final relativistic energy of the spaceship.
Here,
Write the expression for the change in kinetic energy of the spaceship.
Here,
Use expressions (I) and (II) in (III).
The minimum amount of energy required to accelerate the spaceship is equal to the change in kinetic energy of the spaceship.
Write the expression for Lorentz factor corresponding to the initial state.
Here,
Write the expression for the Lorentz factor corresponding to the final state.
Here,
Use expressions (V) and (VI) in expression (IV).
Conclusion:
Substitute
Therefore, The minimum amount of energy that the acceleration require from the spaceship’s fuel is
(b)
The amount of fuel required to provide the required energy.
(b)
Answer to Problem 57P
The amount of fuel required to provide the required energy is
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for the rest energy of the fuel.
Here,
Rest energy of the fuel is equal to the change in kinetic energy of the fuel.
Use expression (IX) for
Use expression (VII) in (X).
Conclusion:
Substitute
Therefore, the amount of fuel required to provide this energy is
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