Special Relativity · Modern Physics

Postulates of Special Relativity

Investigating the constancy of the speed of light and the relativity of simultaneity.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the assumption of a constant speed of light change our understanding of time and space?
  2. 2What variables affect whether two events are perceived as simultaneous by different observers?
  3. 3How would a physicist justify the need for relativistic corrections in global positioning systems?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9SPU15
Year: Year 12
Subject: Physics
Unit: Special Relativity
Period: Modern Physics

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