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Einstein's Theory of Relativity
Special Relativity (1905):
- Introduce Albert Einstein’s first major breakthrough: the Theory of Special Relativity.
- Key Concepts:
- The Speed of Light is Constant: In all inertial frames of reference, the speed of light is the same, regardless of the motion of the observer or light source.
- Time Dilation: Moving clocks tick more slowly compared to stationary ones (example: astronauts traveling at near-light speed).
- Length Contraction: Objects moving at high speeds appear contracted along the direction of motion.
- E=mc²: Mass and energy are interchangeable (the famous equation).
- Examples: GPS satellites must account for time dilation due to their relative motion to Earth.
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By Raúl Meléndez RobledoSpecial Relativity (1905):
- Introduce Albert Einstein’s first major breakthrough: the Theory of Special Relativity.
- Key Concepts:
- The Speed of Light is Constant: In all inertial frames of reference, the speed of light is the same, regardless of the motion of the observer or light source.
- Time Dilation: Moving clocks tick more slowly compared to stationary ones (example: astronauts traveling at near-light speed).
- Length Contraction: Objects moving at high speeds appear contracted along the direction of motion.
- E=mc²: Mass and energy are interchangeable (the famous equation).
- Examples: GPS satellites must account for time dilation due to their relative motion to Earth.