Einstein's Theory of General Relativity can be
considered a "good theory."
a) What did this theory explain that other theories
could also explain?
b) What did this theory explain that other theories
could not explain?
c) What did this theory predict that nobody had
expected, but which were found experimentally?
Which statement best describes the difference between special
relativity and general relativity?
a) Only the theory of general relativity includes gravity.
b) The theory of general relativity describes the behavior of
subatomic particles.
c) The theory of special relativity applies only to very massive
objects.
d) Only the theory of special relativity includes gravity.
Which statement best describes the difference between special
relativity and general relativity?
a) Only the theory of general relativity includes gravity.
b) The theory of general relativity describes the behavior of
subatomic particles.
c) The theory of special relativity applies only to very massive
objects.
d) Only the theory of special relativity includes gravity.
Special relativity
Q: What is Einstein’s special relativity principle?
Q: What is the relativity of simultaneity?
Q: What is time dilation? Length contraction?
Q: Why is there a cosmic speed limit?
Einstein's general theory of relativity is conceptually quit
different from Newtown's theory of gravity ...this is problem 2-4
of Fundmental Planetary Science
1. Discuss the differences between the Einstein’s Theory of
Relativity and Classical Physics Theory (i.e. Galileo and Newton,
etc.)
2. Discuss the wave-particle duality of light and its
implications. What are possible industrial applications?
What basic assumptions did Einstein make in deriving his theory
of Special Relativity? What experimental evidence, if any, was
available at the time to support his conjectures? What are three
counter-intuitive consequences of the theory?
[15 pts - short essay] Explain time dilation. Use an example to
show how it is derived.
[10 pts - question] Most of the elementary particles we know
about are unstable; they decay after a finite lifetime. (The muon
is an example.) Only a few...
In light of quantum mechanics and relativity theory, pragmatism
is the best approach to understanding the nature of reality than
either materialism or idealism. is this correct?