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