Relativity Flashcards

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theory of relativity given by?
includes ___ theories
which one was published first?
what does each explain?
this chp is about which theory

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special

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frame of reference? types?

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inertial reference frame? examples?

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non-inertial refernece frame? example?

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special theory of relativity?
based on 2 postulates?
first one?
laws of physics are same except?
example?

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6
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the principle of the constancy of the speed of light?
how does this postulate contradict newtonian physics?

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7
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relativity of simultaniety?

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consequence of str

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8
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mass-energy equivalence? eqn?

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9
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why are atomic or hydrogen bombs so powerful?

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10
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length contraction? occurs only in what direction? formula? symbol?

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time dilation? formula? symbol? proper time? time will be longer or?

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the mass of moving object _______ as its velocity increases? what is this called?

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mass variation represented mathematically? explain? when does the effect become noticeable?

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14
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how does mass increase with increasing velocity?

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15
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why accelerating even the smallest object would take infinite amount of energy?

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16
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spacetime?

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spacetime diagram? useful in?