1. Relativity Flashcards
1
Q
Illustrate and discuss the postulates of the Special theory of relativity compared to the postulates of the Galilean relativity
A
- Galilean postulates
- Why Galilean postulates have to be modified
- How they have been modified
- Experiments
- Relativity postulates
- Last consequences
2
Q
Discuss how the special theory of relativity affects the 3
principles of dynamics and the laws of conservation in
dynamics.
A
- Lorenz equations pov
- 1st law
- 2nd law
- 3rd law
- Does the laws respect the 2nd postulate of Relativity? Prove it
3
Q
Illustrate the energy-momentum relation for a relativistic particle and the meaning of E = mc^2
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- Consequences of new def. of linear momentum
- New espression of work
- New expression of kinetic energy
- Total energy —> is it ok with non-rel case?
- Energy-momentum relation
4
Q
Discuss the concepts of relativistic momentum p and relativistic force F
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