Einstein’s Theory of Special Relativity (HSC SSCE Physics): Quizzes
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In what year did Albert Einstein publish his theory of special relativity?
In what year did Albert Einstein publish his theory of special relativity?
1905
What is the value of the speed of light in all inertial frames according to special relativity?
What is the value of the speed of light in all inertial frames according to special relativity?
According to the first postulate, what is true about the laws of physics?
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 , one toward and one away from a pulsar. What do they measure for light?
Two rockets travel at , one toward and one away from a pulsar. What do they measure for light?
Both measure exactly
What is proper time ?
What is proper time ?
Time in frame where events occur at same place
What happens to a clock moving relative to an observer?
What happens to a clock moving relative to an observer?
It runs slower
When does the Lorentz factor equal 1?
When does the Lorentz factor equal 1?
When is small compared to
In which direction does length contraction occur?
In which direction does length contraction occur?
Only in the direction of motion
