Relativistic Velocity Addition
u = (u1 + u2) / (1 + (u1·u2)/c^2)
What it says
Two collinear velocities combine according to the relativistic addition law so that the resulting speed never exceeds the speed of light c = 299792458 m/s.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
u | Combined velocity (m/s) | L T^-1 |
u1 | First velocity (m/s) | L T^-1 |
u2 | Second velocity (m/s) | L T^-1 |
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