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Homework Statement
A visit to Regulus is on my bucket list. However, it is 77 light years away. Assuming I will live only another 40 years, can I make it to Regulus? How fast would I have to travel (at constant speed) to get there in 40 years?
Homework Equations
t1 = t0 (1/(sqrt(1-(u^2/c^2)))
L1 = L0 (sqrt(1-(u^2/c^2))
The Attempt at a Solution
I attempted to sub t0 out for L0/u in the time dilation equation but couldn't get the equation to solve for u?
I also attempted to logic my way to v1 = d1/t1 but just got confused.
It just seems like no matter what i do i have two variables to solve for or no way to get u out.
(btw by t1 and L1 i mean prime)
Thanks for any help.