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Relativity on a Spreadsheet.

Authors :
Carson, S. R.
Source :
Physics Education. Jan 1998 33(1):13-19.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Presents a method for using spreadsheets to model special relativistic phenomena based on the connection between electric and magnetic fields in special relativity. Uses the time dilation equation to carry out transformations between reference frames that show the connection between the fields quantitatively. (DDR)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0031-9120
Volume :
33
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Physics Education
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
EJ561862
Document Type :
Guides - Classroom - Teacher<br />Journal Articles