4 Answered Questions for the topic Special Relativity

Special Relativity Physics Light Relativity

04/15/21

[Special relativity] How can time be dilated for radio wave signals?
So I came across this multiple choice question on an exam whose answer I cannot understand no matter how hard I try, and its stressing me out. This is it word for word.Spacecraft S66 is travelling... more
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Special Relativity Physics Forces

06/25/19

Relativistic equivalent of a spring-force?
Usually what helps me understand a concept better in physics is to write a simulation of it. I've got to the point where I'm competent in the basics of special relativity, but, I can't figure out... more
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Special Relativity Astronomy Astrophysics Cosmology

05/12/19

How would we see a near-lightspeed object emitting light?
Consider an object travelling near the speed of light relative to us (let it be a spaceship or a star), which is emitting light (consider it monochromatic resulting from a two level electronic... more
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Special Relativity Physics Length Contraction

05/19/17

Physics - Special Relativity
Fred travels past Alice at a constant speed of 0.886c in the positive x direction. Fred is holding a meter stick at an angle of 38.8° with respect to the +x axis. What is the length (in m) and... more
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