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What does special relativity say about the speed of light?
The speed of light is constant.
What are einsteins postulates of relativity?
For the Special Theory of Relativity, the basic postulates are:The relativity principle, i.e., laws of nature are the same for observers in different reference frames.The speed of light is the same for different observers.
Albert Einstein theory of relativity?
E=mc2 is the formula but the theories were called:the general theory of relativity about mass traveling at or faster than the speed of light while accelerating positively or negativelythe special theory of relativity about mass traveling at the speed of light while holding a steady speedThe formula means:"Energy E equals mass m times the speed of light c squared"
If you turn on a flashlight while on a spaceship going the speed of light what speed is the light from the flashlight moving at?
c - Light goes at c in all frames of reference according to Special relativity
What is the difference between moving at a constant speed and not moving at all?
None, as "not moving at all" is just moving at a constant speed of zero. Special relativity shows that there is nothing unique or different about zero speed. It is just a value of constant speed.
What does special relativity say about the speed of light?
The speed of light is constant.
How do you make time speed up?
special relativity.
If special relativity states that the speed of light is a constant how can refractive index be an indication of a change in the speed of light?
The relativity statement refers specifically to the speed of light in a vacuum.
What three effects are predicted by Einsteins Special Theory of Relativity for observers who are moving at speeds near light speed?
Mass increases; time goes slower; distances (in the direction of movement) decrease.
Where does a photon get its speed from?
Nowhere. A photon must travel at the speed of light so it starts with that speed when it is created. This is the origin of the theory of special relativity.
Why Einstein's relativistic results are not observed in every day life?
Relativistic effects are always present but are negligible for most purposes except for particles moving near the speed of light (special relativity) or near extremely dense, massive objects such as black holes (general relativity).
When is relativity applicable?
Special relativity is always applicable, but only really useful when you are considering objects moving close to the speed of light. General relativity should be used when objects are very heavy or dense.
What is the name of the theory that time slows down when approching the speed of light?
This is part of the Special Theory of Relativity.
What are einsteins postulates of relativity?
For the Special Theory of Relativity, the basic postulates are:The relativity principle, i.e., laws of nature are the same for observers in different reference frames.The speed of light is the same for different observers.
Is the speed of light faster in a liquid?
No. According to special theory of relativity, the speed of light in all inertial mediums remains the same as that in the vacuum.
How do you explain the theory of relativity?
"Put your hand on a hot stove for a minute, and it seems like an hour. Sit with a pretty girl for an hour, and it seems like a minute. THAT'S relativity." -AlbertEinsteinDo you want the short answer or the long answer? Do you mean General Relativity or Special Relativity?I'll give you the short answer on Special Relativity : )Basically Special Relativity is this; the speed of light is constant and does not depend on the motion of the source. Example:If you are running past your friend, who is running slower than you and a ray of light passes both of you, you and your friend will see that same exact ray of light passing at exactly the same speed. The only way for this to be possible is if time varies!If you want the long answer (and a good read), pick up Einstein's publication on the Theory of Special Relativity.
Is there another name of relativity?
There are two. There is Special relativity, the one that says you can't go faster than the speed of light. Then there is General relativity, the one that describes gravity as bending space rather than as a Newtonian attraction between objects.
