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Which concept is considered absolute according to Newtonian mechanics?
Which concept is considered absolute according to Newtonian mechanics?
- Momentum
- Velocity
- Time (correct)
- Energy
What did James Clerk Maxwell predict about light?
What did James Clerk Maxwell predict about light?
- Light is affected by gravitational fields.
- Light is an electromagnetic wave. (correct)
- Light is composed of particles with mass.
- The speed of light varies depending on the observer's motion.
What is the constant speed of light in a vacuum, according to Maxwell?
What is the constant speed of light in a vacuum, according to Maxwell?
- Changes with the observer's motion
- Varies depending on the medium
- Approximately 186,000 miles per second (correct)
- Infinitely fast
What is the central conflict between Maxwell's theory of light and Newtonian physics?
What is the central conflict between Maxwell's theory of light and Newtonian physics?
What is the first postulate of Einstein's special theory of relativity?
What is the first postulate of Einstein's special theory of relativity?
What does the second postulate in Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity state about the speed of light in an empty space?
What does the second postulate in Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity state about the speed of light in an empty space?
According to the Special Theory of Relativity, how would an astronaut moving towards a light source perceive the speed of that light?
According to the Special Theory of Relativity, how would an astronaut moving towards a light source perceive the speed of that light?
If two events occur at different places, what does special relativity suggest about determining which event happened first?
If two events occur at different places, what does special relativity suggest about determining which event happened first?
Which of the following is a direct consequence of the postulates of special relativity?
Which of the following is a direct consequence of the postulates of special relativity?
How did Einstein's theory of special relativity resolve the conflict between Newtonian mechanics and Maxwell's electromagnetism?
How did Einstein's theory of special relativity resolve the conflict between Newtonian mechanics and Maxwell's electromagnetism?
In the 'Happy Birthday Greeting' story, what aspect demonstrates the special theory of relativity?
In the 'Happy Birthday Greeting' story, what aspect demonstrates the special theory of relativity?
Teacher A finishes class at 3:25 pm according to the duty guard, while Teacher B finishes at 3:35 pm, but both claim to have ended on time. How does the Special Theory of Relativity explain this?
Teacher A finishes class at 3:25 pm according to the duty guard, while Teacher B finishes at 3:35 pm, but both claim to have ended on time. How does the Special Theory of Relativity explain this?
Which of the following best describes the explanation of Newtonian mechanics regarding space, time, and mass?
Which of the following best describes the explanation of Newtonian mechanics regarding space, time, and mass?
According to Newton's second law, how does an object move in its environment?
According to Newton's second law, how does an object move in its environment?
What happens to a kilometer and a minute, according to Newtonian physics, regardless of location or speed?
What happens to a kilometer and a minute, according to Newtonian physics, regardless of location or speed?
In applying Einstein's first principle of relativity, what concept is taken into account when concerning the motion of an object?
In applying Einstein's first principle of relativity, what concept is taken into account when concerning the motion of an object?
What is the net force required to give an automobile of mass 1600 kg an acceleration of 4.5 m/s²?
What is the net force required to give an automobile of mass 1600 kg an acceleration of 4.5 m/s²?
An object is experiencing a net force of 200 N and an acceleration of 500 m/s². What is the mass of the object?
An object is experiencing a net force of 200 N and an acceleration of 500 m/s². What is the mass of the object?
What is the acceleration of a car with a force of 100 N and weighing 100 kg?
What is the acceleration of a car with a force of 100 N and weighing 100 kg?
What is the acceleration of a wagon with a mass of 20 kg if a horizontal force of 64 N is applied to it?
What is the acceleration of a wagon with a mass of 20 kg if a horizontal force of 64 N is applied to it?
An object accelerates 12.0 m/s² when a force of 6.0 newtons is applied to it. What is the mass of the object?
An object accelerates 12.0 m/s² when a force of 6.0 newtons is applied to it. What is the mass of the object?
Which of the following is the correct order from lowest to highest frequency for the electromagnetic spectrum?
Which of the following is the correct order from lowest to highest frequency for the electromagnetic spectrum?
What is required for a moving object to accelerate, according to Newton's first law of motion?
What is required for a moving object to accelerate, according to Newton's first law of motion?
Which of the options, according to special relativity, is/are dependent on the observer speed?
Which of the options, according to special relativity, is/are dependent on the observer speed?
Which of the following is an application of special relativity in everyday life?
Which of the following is an application of special relativity in everyday life?
Which of the following illustrates the use of electromagnets?
Which of the following illustrates the use of electromagnets?
According to special relativity, which statement is true regarding frames of reference?
According to special relativity, which statement is true regarding frames of reference?
The Jastrow illusion is an example of what kind of illusion?
The Jastrow illusion is an example of what kind of illusion?
Which is NOT true about newtons three laws of motion?
Which is NOT true about newtons three laws of motion?
Flashcards
Newtonian Mechanics
Newtonian Mechanics
Space, time, and mass are not absolute; they're relative to the observer's motion.
Maxwell's Theory of Light
Maxwell's Theory of Light
Light moves at a constant speed (186,000 miles per second) for all observers, regardless.
Special Theory of Relativity
Special Theory of Relativity
Albert Einstein presented a theory to resolve conflicts between Newtonian Mechanics and Maxwell's.
Consistent Law Principle
Consistent Law Principle
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Constancy of Speed
Constancy of Speed
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Electromagnetic spectrum
Electromagnetic spectrum
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Study Notes
- Module 13 covers the Special Theory of Relativity
Key Concepts
- The module helps understand how the special theory of relativity resolved the conflict between electromagnetic theory and Newtonian mechanics
- It focuses on the Special Theory of Relativity
Learning Objectives
- Explain the conflict between the theory of electromagnetism and Newtonian Mechanics
- Explain how special relativity resolved the conflict between Newtonian mechanics and Maxwell’s theory of electromagnetic theory
Newtonian Mechanics
- Based on Newton's three laws of motion
- Explains that space (distance), time, and mass are absolute
- The distance between two objects and the time that passes between two events does not depend on the environment where the object is in
- Objects in the environment move in a straight line
- No changes in space or time regardless of how fast you are moving
Maxwell’s Electromagnetic Theory
- James Clerk Maxwell predicted that the electric field, magnetic field, and light are different representations of the same phenomena/event
- Visible lights are electromagnetic waves that move like ripples in the water when a stone is dropped
- Light as a wave have both electrical and magnetic components
- Light moves at a constant speed of 186,000 miles per second
- The speed of light is the same for everything and for all observers
The Conflict
- According to Maxwell, light in a vacuum moves at 186,000 miles per second and doesn't change for all observers and situations
- According to Newtonian physics, all speeds are relative which means speed depends on the observers, viewpoint, and situation
Resolution: Einstein and the Special Theory of Relativity
- Albert Einstein published his observation about the differing ideas of the two theories through the special theory of relativity in 1905
- His theory is based on the observations of events from different viewpoints
- He stressed that while Newtonian physics is true, Maxwell’s theory is also correct and resolved the opposing ideas by establishing the two foundations of the special theory of relativity
Consistent Law Principle
- All motions are relative to the selected reference frame or viewpoint
- The motion of an object is based on the observers’ viewpoint
- The laws of physics are the same in all frames of reference that are moving at a constant velocity with respect to one another
Constancy of Speed
- Light moves at a speed of 186,000 miles per second
- The speed of light is the same for all observers’ viewpoint
- The speed of light in an empty space has the same magnitude for all observers regardless of their velocity
Further Clarification
- If two events happen at different places, it is not always likely to say which of the two events happens first or that they occur at the same time
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