Understanding Einstein's Theories

Understanding Einstein's Theories

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science, History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video explores Einstein's journey from the Special Theory of Relativity to General Relativity, highlighting his thought experiments and the challenges he faced. It explains the equivalence principle, the bending of light in gravitational fields, and the concept of curved space-time. The video also discusses the validation of General Relativity through Mercury's orbit and Eddington's solar eclipse experiment. It concludes with the limitations of General Relativity and the need for a theory of quantum gravity.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major limitation of Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity?

It contradicted the laws of thermodynamics.

It did not account for gravity or acceleration.

It was only applicable to celestial bodies.

It only applied to objects at rest.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In Einstein's thought experiment, what did he realize about a falling window washer?

The washer would defy gravity.

The washer would stop accelerating.

The washer would experience weightlessness.

The washer would feel heavier.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Einstein connect gravity with the theory of relativity?

By equating gravity with mass.

By equating gravity with energy.

By equating gravity with velocity.

By equating gravity with acceleration.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the key insight that led to the development of General Relativity?

Gravity causes space to curve.

Time is independent of space.

Gravity is a force between masses.

Space is flat and unchanging.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What phenomenon did Einstein's theory of General Relativity successfully explain?

The speed of light.

The orbit of Mercury.

The phases of the moon.

The tides on Earth.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of Arthur Eddington's 1919 experiment?

It disproved Einstein's theory.

It confirmed the bending of light by gravity.

It demonstrated the existence of black holes.

It showed that light travels faster than sound.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does gravity affect time according to General Relativity?

Time speeds up in a gravitational field.

Time remains constant regardless of gravity.

Time slows down in a gravitational field.

Time is unaffected by space curvature.

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