Special relativity - time dilation
Date
2011-07-10T00:00:00Z
Authors
Ceperley, Peter
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Abstract
This animation illustrates a thought experiment in the derivation of transforms for special relativity. This particular animation shows that lengths parallel to the motion must contract due to high speed motion in order that the speed of light be constant.
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Physics, Special relativity, Time dilation, Technical illustration