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A Simple Derivation of Time Dilation and Length Contraction in Special Relativity.
- Source :
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Physics Teacher . Oct2014, Vol. 52 Issue 7, p410-412. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- The article discusses about simplifying time dilation and length contraction to students through a thought experiment. Topics include the Lorentz transformations; experiments conducted using a light clock, the period of oscillation of the photons, and explaining the students about special relativity.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0031921X
- Volume :
- 52
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Physics Teacher
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 98514412
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4895356