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Time Dilation
As the velocity of an object approaches the speed of light it appears to move more slowly through time to a stationary observer.
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Students will learn what is meant by time dilation in relativity theory and how to solve relative time problems.
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Authors:
James H Dann, Ph.D.
Contributors:
Chris Addiego
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10
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11
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12
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Subjects:
science
Physics
Tags:
dilation
gamma factor
length contraction
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relativity
speed of light
time
twin paradox
Language
English
Concept Nodes:
SCI.PHY.967 (Time Dilation - Physics)
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artifactID: 9308
artifactRevisionID: 4939897
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