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In classical mechanics, the Galilean transformation is associated with which limit?
In classical mechanics, the Galilean transformation is associated with which limit?
- All speeds are much less than the speed of light (correct)
- All speeds are greater than the speed of light
- All speeds are comparable to the speed of light
- All speeds are zero
According to the classical approach, how is relative velocity calculated when velocities are much less than the speed of light?
According to the classical approach, how is relative velocity calculated when velocities are much less than the speed of light?
- By multiplying the two velocities
- By subtracting the two velocities
- By adding the two velocities (correct)
- By taking the average of the two velocities
What does the train-and-platform thought experiment highlight about the calculation of relative velocity?
What does the train-and-platform thought experiment highlight about the calculation of relative velocity?
- It accurately represents how clocks and rulers behave
- It makes false assumptions about how clocks and rulers behave (correct)
- It simplifies the calculation of relative velocity
- It is only applicable in special cases
In the given example, what is the walking speed of the man on the train?
In the given example, what is the walking speed of the man on the train?
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What is the relative velocity of an object or observer B in the rest frame of another object or observer A called?
What is the relative velocity of an object or observer B in the rest frame of another object or observer A called?
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