Time Dilation and Length Contraction (VCE SSCE Physics): Quizzes
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In the twin paradox, why does Amanda age more than Sophie?
In the twin paradox, why does Amanda age more than Sophie?
Sophie changes reference frames; Amanda stays in one
What defines proper time ()?
What defines proper time ()?
Events occur at same point in space
How does dilated time compare to proper time ?
How does dilated time compare to proper time ?
always
In the light clock, who measures proper time?
In the light clock, who measures proper time?
The passenger on the rocket
A clock ticks every 0.100 s for crew. At (), what does Earth observer measure?
A clock ticks every 0.100 s for crew. At (), what does Earth observer measure?
0.200 s
At what velocity ratio does special relativity become significant?
At what velocity ratio does special relativity become significant?
What is proper length ()?
What is proper length ()?
Length measured when at rest relative to object
How is contracted length related to proper length ?
How is contracted length related to proper length ?
What is the net time effect on GPS satellite clocks per day?
What is the net time effect on GPS satellite clocks per day?
Gain 38 μs
A particle decays in 3.44 ps when stationary, 45.2 ps when moving. Which time is proper time?
A particle decays in 3.44 ps when stationary, 45.2 ps when moving. Which time is proper time?
3.44 ps