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Lecture 5: Time and Space Relative
Author: Gary R. Goldstein
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Lecture 5: Time and Space Relative: Slide 2 Lecture 5: Time and Space Relative: Slide 2
Special Relativity Special Relativity
Miraculous year 1905 Miraculous year 1905
Construct light clock Construct light clock
Light clock - accurate time keeper Light clock - accurate time keeper
Light clock on fast moving train <br>seen from platform Light clock on fast moving train
seen from platform
Moving light clock Moving light clock
Time in Station frame Time in Station frame
Compare 2 views of light clock Compare 2 views of light clock
Puzzle and resolution Puzzle and resolution
Compare 2 views of light clock Compare 2 views of light clock
Moving meter stick Moving meter stick
Meter stick length Meter stick length
Lecture 5: Time and Space Relative: Slide 15 Lecture 5: Time and Space Relative: Slide 15
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