Special Relativity: Kinematics
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Special Relativity: Kinematics

Exploration of Einstein's postulates, Lorentz transformations, time dilation, and length contraction.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesH3 Physics Syllabus 9814, LO 3.1(a)H3 Physics Syllabus 9814, LO 3.1(c)

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Exploration of Einstein's postulates, Lorentz transformations, time dilation, and length contraction.

Key Questions

  1. How do the postulates of special relativity alter our fundamental concept of simultaneity?
  2. What are the physical consequences of the Lorentz transformations on space and time?
  3. How do we logically resolve the twin paradox?

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