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relativity
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Chapter 20 The special theory of relativity Albert Einstein ( 1879 ~ 1955 )
Documents Chapter 20 The special theory of relativity Albert Einstein ( 1879 ~ 1955 )

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1 2.1The Need for Ether 2.2The Michelson-Morley Experiment 2.3Einstein’s Postulates 2.4The Lorentz Transformation 2.5Time Dilation and Length Contraction
Documents 1 2.1The Need for Ether 2.2The Michelson-Morley Experiment 2.3Einstein’s Postulates 2.4The Lorentz Transformation 2.5Time Dilation and Length Contraction

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Computational Relativity - Black Holes and Gravitational Waves on a Laptop Ray d’Inverno Faculty of Mathematical Studies University of Southampton
Documents Computational Relativity - Black Holes and Gravitational Waves on a Laptop Ray d’Inverno Faculty of Mathematical Studies University of Southampton

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Lecture 12 Special Theory of Relativity II ASTR 340 Fall 2006 Dennis Papadopoulos
Documents Lecture 12 Special Theory of Relativity II ASTR 340 Fall 2006 Dennis Papadopoulos

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E=mc 2 Physics 100 Chapt 19. Einstein’s hypotheses: 1. The laws of nature are equally valid in every inertial reference frame. 2. The speed of light in
Documents E=mc 2 Physics 100 Chapt 19. Einstein’s hypotheses: 1. The laws of nature are equally valid in every inertial reference frame. 2. The speed of light in

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The laws of physics are the same in any inertial (non- accelerating) frame of reference Galileo & Einstein would both agree (at terrestrial speeds.) F=ma
Documents The laws of physics are the same in any inertial (non- accelerating) frame of reference Galileo & Einstein would both agree (at terrestrial speeds.) F=ma

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NOTE: 2005 is the World Year of Physics! In 2005, there will be a world-wide celebration of
Documents NOTE: 2005 is the World Year of Physics! In 2005, there will be a world-wide celebration of

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Announcements 11/20/12 Prayer Lab 10, HW 36 due tonight Exam 3 starts Monday after break Exam 3 review: Monday, 4:30 – 6 pm, this room Close to Home
Documents Announcements 11/20/12 Prayer Lab 10, HW 36 due tonight Exam 3 starts Monday after break Exam 3 review: Monday, 4:30 – 6 pm, this room Close to Home

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Essential idea: Einstein’s study of electromagnetism revealed inconsistencies between the theory of Maxwell and Newton‘s mechanics. He recognized that
Documents Essential idea: Einstein’s study of electromagnetism revealed inconsistencies between the theory of Maxwell and Newton‘s mechanics. He recognized that

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E=mc 2
Documents E=mc 2

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Using Gyroscopes to Probe Einstein’s Spacetime : the Theory Behind Gravity Probe B
Documents Using Gyroscopes to Probe Einstein’s Spacetime : the Theory Behind Gravity Probe B

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