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relativity

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 47mins

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Class
Date
1.

A rocket leaves Earth and travels to a star that is 20 light years (one light year equals 9.46E15 meters) as seen by the Earth. The speed of the rocket is 0.8c relative to the Earth. The time for the trip as measured on by the astronauts in the spaceship is

a)

25 years

b)

20 years

c)

15 years

d)

12 years

2.
A rocket leaves Earth and travels to a star that is 20 light years (one light year equals 9.46E15 meters) as seen by the Earth. The speed of the rocket is 0.8c relative to the Earth.  The distance from Earth to the star as measured by the astronauts is 
a)
25 light years
b)
20 light years
c)
16 light years
d)
12 light years
3.
Which of the following statements is not true according to the theory of relativity? 
a)
As an object increases speed its mass increases. 
b)
As an object increases speed its length increases. 
c)
As an object increases speed its kinetic energy increases. 
d)
As an object increases speed its momentum increases. 
4.
Compared to clocks in a stationary reference frame moving clocks run 
a)
faster
b)
slower
c)
at the same rate
5.
We do not usually observe relativistic effects in our daily lives because 
a)
we are moving at speeds much less than c. 
b)
we are much larger than atoms. 
c)
we are much heavier than elementary particles. 
d)
we are much lighter than stars. 
6.
What does the relativity of simultaneity say?
a)
Two events may occur at the same time in one reference frame, but not another.
b)
If two events occur at the same time in one reference frame, they will occur at the same time in all reference frames.
7.
How many postulates are there in the special theory of relativity?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
8.
The speed of light is constant in all frames of reference.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
The speed of light (c) =
a)
3 x 108 miles/hour
b)
3 x 108 meters/second
c)
3 x 108 kilometers/hour
d)
none of these
10.
We do not usually observe relativistic effects in our daily lives because 
a)
we are moving at speeds much less than c. 
b)
we are much larger than atoms. 
c)
we are much heavier than elementary particles. 
d)
we are much lighter than stars. 
11.
We experience Einstein's Theory of Relativity in our everyday life when we use
a)
Global Positioning System
b)
Microwave ovens.
c)
Toasters
d)
Graphing Calculators
12.

There are two clocks one is stationary on the earth the other is traveling close to the speed of light around the earth. If we put the clocks back together after the second clock makes it back from its trip, the times are compared. What do you expect to occur?

a)

More time elapsed on the stationary clock

b)

More time elapsed on the traveling clock

c)

No time has changed between them

13.

Based on the concepts of Special Relativity time travel is...

a)

not possible

b)

possible only in the ability to travel into the past.

c)

possible only in the ability to travel to the future.

d)

possible to travel either forward or backward in time.

14.

We are able to see into the past.

a)

True

b)

False

15.
What does gravity do to time?
a)
speeds it up
b)
slows it down
c)
nothing
16.
At rest on the Earth would feel exactly like ______________.  
a)
Being on a rocket in space moving at a constant velocity.
b)
Being on a rocket in space accelerating upwards at 9.8 m/s2
c)
Being on a rocket in space that is at rest.
d)
Being at rest on Jupiter
17.
What is gravitational lensing?
a)
slowing down of time around a black hole
b)
light bending around a massive object
c)
light moving in a straight line around a massive object
d)
light bending as it goes from one medium to another
18.
When did we first detect gravitational waves?
a)
1916
b)
1905
c)
2016
d)
1972
19.
What is at the center of most (maybe all) galaxies?
a)
Stellar mass black hole
b)
Supermassive black hole
c)
Quasar
d)
Neutron Star
20.
Finish this phrase "Matter tells spacetime how to curve, spacetime tells matter how to ______"
a)
move
b)
collapse
c)
expand
d)
rest
21.
Describe the escape velocity of a black hole?
a)
slower than the speed of light
b)
unknown
c)
faster than the speed of light
22.
How fast does gravity travel?  
a)
gravity does not have a speed, it is instantaneous
b)
at the speed of light
c)
slower than the speed of light
23.
If the Sun all of the sudden vanished/disappeared how long would it take for the Earth's orbit to be affected by this?
a)
instantaneously
b)
8 minutes
c)
3 ly
24.
Which theory explains the geometric description of gravity as a curvature of spacetime around massive bodies? 
a)
Theory of Special Relativity
b)
Law of Universal Gravitation
c)
Theory of General Relativity
d)
Photoelectric Theory 
25.
Which two situations would feel exactly the same?
a)
Accelerating upward on an elevator on Earth; Being at rest in the middle of outer space
b)
At rest on the surface of the Earth; in orbit around the Earth on the Space Station
c)
Free Falling elevator on Earth; in orbit around the Earth on the Space Station
26.

Magic Drucker flies by riding his roaring ladder of flyingness at 2.5x108 m/s. He calls out that his flying ladder has a length of 12m. At the risk of permanent Physics class failure, you shout out that you disagree and that the ladder is really how long?

a)

8.2m

b)

6.6m

c)

4.1m

d)

4.9m

27.

The muon detection experiment helped confirm one aspect of special relativity, namely that:

a)

to a muon distance was contracted.

b)

muons are created in the upper atmosphere.

c)

muons are relatively short-lived.

d)

fewer muons reach the ground than expected.

28.

The two postulates of special relativity are:

a)

The laws of physics are the same in all inertial frames of reference.

b)

The laws of physics are the same in all non-inertial frames of reference.

c)

The speed of light in a vacuum is c in all inertial frames of reference.

d)

The speed of light in a vacuum is c unless in an inertial frame of reference.

29.

Newtonian Physics does not explain...

a)

The lifetime of muons.

b)

Light being able to travel through a vacuum.

c)

Impulse and momentum.

d)

Space and time.

30.

A passenger at the rear of a train traveling at 15 m/s relative to the ground throws a baseball with a speed of 15 m/s in the direction opposite the motion of the train. What is the velocity of the baseball relative to the ground as it leaves the thrower’s hand? In other words: how fast does a person on the ground see the ball move?

a)

30 m/s

b)

15 m/s

c)

0 m/s

d)

20 m/s

31.

A train is traveling 50 m/s north on a track. A passenger on the train walks to the bathroom 1 m/s to the north. What is the speed of the passenger relative to the train?

a)

1 m/s

b)

51 m/s

c)

49 m/s

d)

50 m/s

32.

A dog and a cat are at a stand-off, running towards each other, both at 12 m/s. What is the magnitude of velocity of the cat relative to the dog?

a)

12 m/s

b)

24 m/s

c)

0 m/s

d)

6 m/s

33.

What is proper time?

a)

Coordinate time

b)

Elapsed time

c)

Time at the event

34.

Length contraction is

a)

is the phenomenon that a moving object's length is measured to be shorter than its proper length, which is the length as measured in the object's own rest frame.

b)

is the phenomenon that a moving object's length is measured to be longer than its proper length, which is the length as measured in the object's own rest frame.

35.

What is true about special relativity?

a)

object moves at a constant velocity close to the speed of light.

b)

object moves at a constant acceleration close to the speed of light.

c)

objects in the same inertial frame of reference will experience time dilation.

d)

objects in the same inertial frame of reference will experience different times passing.

36.

An astronaut shines a flashlight at a spaceship heading at them at a speed of 1 x 10^8 m/s. How fast is th light approaching the ship?

a)

2 x 10^8 m/s

b)

3 x 10^8 m/s

c)

1 x 10^8 m/s

d)

2.5 x 10^8 m/s

37.

There are two clocks one is stationary on the earth the other is traveling close to the speed of light around the earth. If we put the clocks back together after the second clock makes it back from its trip, the times are compared. What do you expect to occur?

a)

More time elapsed on the stationary clock

b)

More time elapsed on the traveling clock

c)

No time has changed between them

38.

Proper length is in the same inertial frame of reference as..

a)

contracted length

b)

dilated time

c)

proper time

39.

A factor that can be used to calculate changes in time, mass and length as objects move to close to relativistic speeds.

a)

Morely factor

b)

Michelson Factor

c)

Lorentz Factor

d)

Einstein Factor

40.
What do absolutes [noun] mean?
a)
something that is not dependent upon external conditions 
b)
something that is dependent on some relations.
41.
Time dilation means that 
a)
time contracts.
b)
time expands.
42.

What two (2) types of relativity did Einstein create theories for?

(a)  

43.

What did Einstein call his four-dimensional system ?

(a)  

44.

What are the name of Einsteins (4) dimenions?

a)

X, Q, T, Y

b)

X, Z, Y, T

c)

X, L, R, T

d)

X, Y, Q, S

45.

According to Einstein's general theory of relativity, light should what? around massive objects

(a)  

46.
One of the most startling consequences of time dilation is that a moving clock ______________ relative to a stationary observer.
a)
Speeds up
b)
Slows down
47.
The speed of light is constant in all frames of reference.
a)
True
b)
False
48.

Based on the concepts of Special Relativity time travel is...

a)

not possible

b)

possible only in the ability to travel into the past.

c)

possible only in the ability to travel to the future.

d)

possible to travel either forward or backward in time.

49.

As the velocity of Hayden's spaceship increases, he would observe

a)

That his precision clock runs slower than normal

b)

That the length of his spaceship has decreased

c)

All of the given answers

d)

None of the given answers

50.

Hasee's boat can travel 4.0 m/s in still water. With what speed, relative to the shore, does it move in a river that is flowing at 1.0 m/s if the boat is heading downstream?

a)

3.0 m/s

b)

4.1 m/s

c)

4.8 m/s

d)

5.0 m/s

51.

Lachlan's spaceship takes a nonstop journey to a planet and returns in 10 hours according to a clock on the spaceship. If the speed of the spaceship is 0.80c, how much time has elapsed on the Earth?

a)

3.2h

b)

7.0h

c)

15h

d)

17h

52.

A set of twins, Abbey and Angelina, are initially 10 years old. While Angelina remains on Earth, Abbey rides on a space ship which travels away from Earth at a speed of 0.6c for five years (as measured by Angelina), then turns around and comes back at 0.6c. When Abbey returns, Angelina is 20 years old. How old is Abbey upon her return?

a)

10

b)

12

c)

18

d)

20

53.

A meter stick is moving toward you with a speed of 0.80c. What is its length?

a)

zero

b)

0.40m

c)

0.60m

d)

1.0m

54.

What is the momentum in kg m/s of a proton when it is moving with a speed of 0.60c?

a)

1.2 x 10-19 kg*m/s

b)

1.5 x 10-19 kg*m/s

c)

3.0 x 10-19 kg*m/s

d)

3.8 x 10-19 kg*m/s

55.

During a reaction, an element loses 4.8 x 10-28 kg of mass. How much energy (in Joules) is released?

a)

4.3 x 10-11 J

b)

1.4 x 10-11 J

c)

1.6 x 10-11 J

d)

5.3 x 10-11 J

56.

The atomic bomb that was dropped on Nagasaki in 1945 killed 140,000 people, helping to end World War II on the next day. It released energy equivalent to that of 20,000 tons of TNT explosive. How much mass was converted to energy when this took place?

(1000 tons of TNT = 4.3 x 1012 J)

Incidentally, modern H-bombs have energy yields 1000 times as much!

a)

1g

b)

10g

c)

100g

d)

1kg