Special Relativity · Modern Physics

Time Dilation and Length Contraction

Mathematical modeling of how time slows down and lengths shorten as velocity approaches light speed.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the Lorentz factor determine the magnitude of relativistic effects at different velocities?
  2. 2What variables affect the lifespan of muons as they travel through the Earth's atmosphere?
  3. 3How would the perception of a journey change for an astronaut traveling at 0.9c compared to an observer on Earth?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9SPU16
Year: Year 12
Subject: Physics
Unit: Special Relativity
Period: Modern Physics

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