Relativity Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Einsteins postulates
A
Speed of light is constant for all observers
Laws of physics are same for all observers
2
Q
Time dialation
A
Always larger than original
Time measured by stationary observer in another frame of reference
3
Q
Length contraction
A
Proper length always shorter
4
Q
Lorentz factor
A
At 0.1c effects are negligable
At 0.6c effects become exponentially more noticable
