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Physics Special RelativityHow does time on a moving object appear to pass: to someone on the moving object. -
answer normal
How does time on a moving object appear to pass: to someone outside the frame of
reference? - answers lower
How does the length of a moving object appear: to someone on the moving object? -
answer normal
How does the length of a moving object appear: to someone outside the moving frame
of reference? - answer shorter
How does the mass of a moving object appear: to someone on the moving object? -
answer normal
How does the mass of a moving object appear: to someone outside the moving frame of
reference? - answer bigger
Einstein's first postulate - answer That laws of physics are the same regarless of the
inertial frame of reference.
What is the inertial frame of reference? - answermoving at a constant speed; no
acceleration
Einstein's second postulate - answerThe speed of light is constant no matter the motion
of the observor.
calculate gamma for an object at .3c - answer1.05
calculate gamma for an object at .9c - answer2.29
calculate gamma for an object at .99c - answer7.09
calculate gamma for an object at 500 m/sec - answer1
A spaceship has a length of 250m and a mass of 45kg. Assume the spaceship is
traveling at .75c. What is the length of the ship to a person on the ship? - answer250m
A spaceship has a length of 250m and a mass of 45kg. Assume the spaceship is
traveling at .75c. What is the length of the ship to a "stationary" person? - answer165m
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