shahzaib hassan PHYSICS   -   Special Relativity

What is the Lorentz factor?

The Lorentz factor helps us understand how much time and space change when things go really fast. It?s like using a magic number to see how much faster or slower things become!
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How does gravity affect light according to general relativity?

Gravity can bend light! Imagine bending a straw in water; it looks funny! Heavy things like planets pull on light and make it curve around them just like that!
shahzaib hassan PHYSICS   -   Special Relativity

What is simultaneity in special relativity?

Simultaneity means that if two things happen at the same time for one person, they might not happen at the same time for someone else moving fast. It?s like two friends seeing fireworks but at different times!
shahzaib hassan PHYSICS   -   Special Relativity

In special relativity, what is an inertial frame?

An inertial frame is like being on a smooth train ride where nothing is bumping around. Everything moves steadily without speeding up or slowing down suddenly!
shahzaib hassan PHYSICS   -   Special Relativity

What is length contraction?

Length contraction means that when something moves super fast, it looks shorter to someone watching it. Imagine squeezing a sponge; it looks smaller when you press it!
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If two observers are moving relative to each other, what do they see regarding each other's clocks?

If two people are zooming past each other really fast, they think each other's clocks are ticking slowly. It's like watching someone else?s clock while yours goes tick-tock normally!
shahzaib hassan PHYSICS   -   Special Relativity

What is time dilation?

Time dilation means that when you move really fast, time feels like it's stretching out. It?s like when you?re waiting for your birthday party; it feels like forever!
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What happens to an object's mass as it approaches the speed of light?

As objects go faster and closer to the speed of light, they get heavier! Imagine trying to push a big balloon; it gets harder to move as it gets bigger!
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What does E=mc? represent?

This famous equation tells us that energy and mass are like best friends; they can change into each other! If you have a little bit of mass, it can turn into a lot of energy!
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What is the principle of relativity?

The principle of relativity says that no matter how fast you're moving, the rules of physics work the same way for everyone. It's like playing by the same rules in a game no matter where you are!

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