Special Relativity Flashcards
1
Q
The time measured by a stationary observer is always different in which way?
A
The time measured by the stationary observer will always be greater than the time measured by a moving observer
2
Q
t’ = ?
A
The time measured by the stationary observer for a moving object
3
Q
What is length contraction?
A
The decrease in length if an object moving relative to a stationary observer (the distance by a stationary observer will always be less than the distance measured by a moving observer)
4
Q
l ‘ = ?
A
The length of the moving object when measured by a stationary observer
