Special relativity Flashcards
1
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What is Einstiens 1st postulate
A
The speed of light is constant to all observers regardless of their velocity
2
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What is einsteins 2nd Postulate
A
The laws of physics are the same for all freely moving observers
3
Q
Define time dilation
A
The difference of the time experienced by an observer is who is in relative motion to the moving object compared to those not
4
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Define length contraction
A
Objects travelling at speeds approaching the speed of light are observed to be shorter in length
