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Title: Einstein's Theory of Special Relativity
Url: https://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/specrel
Publisher: Physics Classroom
Description: This concise tutorial from the Physics Classroom explores a phenomenon that
is integral to Einstein's Theory of Special Relativity. This phenomenon
is known as "Relativistic Length Contraction" and occurs when "the length of objects moving at relativistic speeds undergo a contraction along the dimension of motion." This may seem complicated, but the animations included in this tutorial will help you understand this intriguing concept in no time. This a great visual resource to include in class, and is helpful for anyone seeking to understand the concept of relativistic length contraction.
LC Classification: Science -- Physics -- Atomic physics. Constitution and properties of matter -- Relativity physics
Science -- Physics -- Communication in physics -- Computer network resources
Science -- Physics -- Study and teaching. Research -- Problems, exercises, examinations
GEM Subject: Science
Science -- Physics
Science -- Instructional issues
Key Concept: Physics -- Relativity
Date Issued: 2004
Resource Type: Instructional Material
Audio/Visual -- Movie/Animation
Audio/Visual -- Image/Image Set
Instructional Material -- Student Guide
Instructional Material -- Interactive Simulation
Format: Document -- HTML
Audience: Educator
Learner
Education Level: High School
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Language: English
Rights: The Physics Classroom and Mathsoft Engineering & Education, Inc.
Access Rights: Free access
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