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PHYSICS 233: INTRODUCTION TO RELATIVITY Winter 2016-2017 Prof. Michael S. Vogeley MIDTERM EXAM SOLUTIONS 1. Which two of the following best describe the assumptions that Einstein made when he developed Special Relativity? (a) The …

MP352, 2017{2018, May Exam Solutions/Comments: p.2 of 12 (b)Question 1(b) What additional property must such a matrix satisfy, in order to represent a proper Lorentz tranformation? What does a non-proper Lorentz transformation mean physically? [7 marks] [Sample Answer:] To be a proper Lorentz transformation, the determinant must take the ...

This course will introduce you to the concepts behind special relativity including, but not limited to, length contraction, time dilation, the Lorentz transformation, relativistic kinematics, Doppler shifts, and even so-called “paradoxes.”

Special Relativity Questions on the Physics GRE subject test . ℓ = V ∆t . We know V = 0.8c . This is how one measures length by means of a time interval ℓ is the length contracted result: ℓ = 1 meter / γ . 𝛾𝛾= 1 ... This is the 3rd hardest question on the exam . Earth . β . β .

Exam #1 (Friday, March 1st, 2002) Problem 1 Short answer problem (35 points total – 5 points each) (1) What was the ether? (2) Define an inertial reference frame. (3) State Einstein’s Postulates of Special Relativity. (4) What is a proper time interval? (5) A light source is known to emit light with a wavelength of 122 nm while at rest (in

Exam Practice Guide Units 3 & 4 Physics: Detailed Study 3.1 - Einstein's special relativity Examination Questions Key Features: 29 original examination style questions on all examinable topics. Full solutions and a marking guide to all questions. …

Understand the effects of relativistic motion. Calculate the dilated time or contracted length due to movement close to light speed, for Higher Physics.