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special relativity

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who proposed the theory of special relativity?

a)
Galileo Galilei
b)
Albert Einstein
c)
Isaac Newton
d)
Marie Curie
2.

When does special relativity not apply?

a)
In low gravity
b)
At rest
c)
In a vacuum
d)

When things are moving very slow

3.

state the first assumption of special relativity:

a)
The laws of physics are the same for all non-accelerating observers, regardless of their relative motion.
b)
The laws of physics are the same for all observers, regardless of their relative motion
c)
The laws of physics only apply to accelerating observers
d)
The laws of physics are different for all non-accelerating observers
4.

State the second assumption of relativity

a)
The speed of sound is constant for all observers
b)
The speed of light changes based on the observer's location
c)
The speed of light is faster in a vacuum than in other mediums
d)
The speed of light in a vacuum is constant for all observers
5.

If two events appear to occur at the same time to one person, do they have to be

simultaneous to someone else

a)
No, they do not have to be simultaneous to someone else.
b)
It depends on the events.
c)
Yes, they have to be simultaneous to someone else.
d)
No, they have to be sequential to someone else.
6.

If something is moving faster will its measured length be

a)
inconsistent
b)
shorter
c)
the same
d)
longer
7.

What is the concept of time dilation in special relativity?

a)

Time slows down for objects in motion

b)

Time speeds up for objects in motion

c)

Time remains constant for objects in motion

d)

Time stops for objects in motion

8.

Explain the concept of length contraction in special relativity.

a)

Length increases for objects in motion

b)

Length remains constant for objects in motion

c)

Length decreases for objects in motion

d)

Length stops for objects in motion

9.

What is the principle of relativity in special relativity theory?

a)

All motion is relative

b)

All motion is absolute

c)

All motion is constant

d)

All motion is variable

10.

What is the principle of equivalence in special relativity theory?

a)

All motion is relative

b)

All motion is absolute

c)

All motion is constant

d)

All motion is variable

11.

State the third assumption of special relativity:

a)

The laws of physics are the same for all non-accelerating observers, regardless of their relative motion.

b)

The laws of physics are the same for all observers, regardless of their relative motion

c)

The laws of physics only apply to accelerating observers

d)

The laws of physics are different for all non-accelerating observers