Theory of Relativity Knowledge Test

The speed of light (c) =

• 3 x 10⁸ miles/hour
• 3 x 10⁸ meters/second
• 3 x 10⁸ kilometers/hour
• none of these

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

The special theory of relativity was derived by:

• Galileo
• Newton
• Einstein
• Sitter

A postulate is something that is accepted as true at the beginning of a logical article.

• True
• False

How many postulates are there in the special theory of relativity?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

The speed of light is constant in all frames of reference.

• True
• False

A train slowing down as it climbs a hill is an example of an inertial frame of of reference.

• True
• False

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

A train stopped at a station is an inertial frame of reference.

• True
• False

A train moving with a constant speed is an example of an inertial frame of reference.

• True
• False

One of the most startling consequences of time dilation is that a moving clock ______________ relative to a stationary observer.

• Speeds up
• Slows down

If you travel at the speed of light a second can be observed to last forever.

• True
• False