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What is the fundamental principle in Einstein's theory of special relativity?

The speed of light is slower than the speed of sound

The speed of light in a vacuum is constant for all observers, regardless of their motion relative to the source of light (correct)

The speed of light is faster than the speed of sound

The speed of light is affected by the motion of the observer or the source of light

Who formulated the theory of electromagnetism?

Albert Einstein

Isaac Newton

James Clerk Maxwell (correct)

Michael Faraday

What is the value of the speed of light in a vacuum according to Einstein's theory of special relativity?

It is affected by the motion of the observer or the source of light

It is constant for all observers, regardless of their motion relative to the source of light (correct)

It is faster than the speed of sound

It is slower than the speed of sound

What did Einstein introduce by assuming the constancy of the speed of light?

Two fundamental postulates of special relativity Signup and view all the answers

What did Maxwell's equations indicate about the speed of electromagnetic waves?

It is determined by fundamental constants of nature and should always have the same value, regardless of the observer's motion Signup and view all the answers

What is an inertial reference frame according to the principle of relativity?

A frame of reference that is moving with a constant velocity Signup and view all the answers

What is time dilation according to special relativity?

The slowing down of time for a moving object relative to an observer Signup and view all the answers

What is length contraction according to special relativity?

The contraction of an object's length in the direction of motion as it moves faster Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle of relativity?

The laws of physics are the same in all reference frames Signup and view all the answers

What is the mass-energy equivalence?

The concept that mass and energy are interchangeable Signup and view all the answers

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What is the fundamental principle in Einstein's theory of special relativity?

Who formulated the theory of electromagnetism?

What is the value of the speed of light in a vacuum according to Einstein's theory of special relativity?

What did Einstein introduce by assuming the constancy of the speed of light?

What did Maxwell's equations indicate about the speed of electromagnetic waves?

What is an inertial reference frame according to the principle of relativity?

What is time dilation according to special relativity?

What is length contraction according to special relativity?

What is the principle of relativity?

What is the mass-energy equivalence?

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