Worksheetsspecial relativity
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
Who proposed the theory of special relativity?
When does special relativity not apply?
When things are moving very slow
state the first assumption of special relativity:
State the second assumption of relativity
If two events appear to occur at the same time to one person, do they have to be
simultaneous to someone else
If something is moving faster will its measured length be
What is the concept of time dilation in special relativity?
Time slows down for objects in motion
Time speeds up for objects in motion
Time remains constant for objects in motion
Time stops for objects in motion
Explain the concept of length contraction in special relativity.
Length increases for objects in motion
Length remains constant for objects in motion
Length decreases for objects in motion
Length stops for objects in motion
What is the principle of relativity in special relativity theory?
All motion is relative
All motion is absolute
All motion is constant
All motion is variable
What is the principle of equivalence in special relativity theory?
All motion is relative
All motion is absolute
All motion is constant
All motion is variable
State the third assumption of special relativity:
The laws of physics are the same for all non-accelerating observers, regardless of their relative motion.
The laws of physics are the same for all observers, regardless of their relative motion
The laws of physics only apply to accelerating observers
The laws of physics are different for all non-accelerating observers
