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Einstein's Theory of Special Relativity
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In what year did Albert Einstein publish his theory of special relativity?

1905

What is the value of the speed of light cc in all inertial frames according to special relativity?

3.0×108m s13.0 \times 10^8 \, \text{m s}^{-1}

According to the first postulate, what is true about the laws of physics?

They are the same in all inertial frames

Two rockets travel at 0.25c0.25c, one toward and one away from a pulsar. What do they measure for light?

Both measure exactly cc

What is proper time t0t_0?

Time in frame where events occur at same place

What happens to a clock moving relative to an observer?

It runs slower

When does the Lorentz factor γ\gamma equal 1?

When vv is small compared to cc

In which direction does length contraction occur?

Only in the direction of motion

How is contracted length ll related to proper length l0l_0?

l<l0l < l_0

A pilot at 0.250c0.250c flashes a sign for 5.00s5.00\,\text{s}. How long does a station observer see it?

5.16s5.16\,\text{s}

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