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
- 1How does the Lorentz factor determine the magnitude of relativistic effects at different velocities?
- 2What variables affect the lifespan of muons as they travel through the Earth's atmosphere?
- 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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