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The equivalence principle as a stepping stone from special to general relativity: A Socratic dialog.
- Source :
- American Journal of Physics; Jan2006, Vol. 74 Issue 1, p22-25, 4p
- Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- We show how students can be led to an understanding of the connection between special relativity and general relativity by considering the time dilation effect of clocks placed on the surface of the Earth. This paper is written as a Socratic dialog between a lecturer and a student. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00029505
- Volume :
- 74
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- American Journal of Physics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 19491570
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2135316