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#1 2008-09-28 20:25:11

Luke Tykoliz
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Integration Help

Hi, I just need a little help doing an integration. On my teacher's notes I wrote down the integration but didn't manage to copy down the solution. It is for special relativity. The integral is:

∫sqrt[1-(1/c²)(dx/dt)²]dt

I need to know this integration in order to do my homework! Thanks!

#2 2008-09-28 23:48:46

mikau
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Registered: 2005-08-22
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Re: Integration Help

I'm not sure but, but I think the integral can't be simplified much more unless you are given the velocity function (dx/dt).


A logarithm is just a misspelled algorithm.

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#3 2008-09-29 08:29:43

fusilli_jerry89
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Re: Integration Help

wat if the velocity is constantly changing tho? Acceleration?

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#4 2008-09-29 13:01:40

fusilli_jerry89
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Re: Integration Help

k nm i realized its different depending on the the function dx/dt. Ahh then I guess I haf to do it myself lol. Thx anyways

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