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Special Relativity Physics Complete Questionsand Answers 100% Correct
Special relativity shows that
the total mass of a body is conserved.
the total energy of a body is conserved.
the total mass and energy of a body is conserved.
nothing is conserved. - ANSWER the total mass and energy of a body is
conserved.
The oblique path in the transverse arm of the Michelson-Morley experiment is like
a boat crossing a river.
the end mirror moves in ether so the light rays catch it.
a beam reflected from a moving mirror as explained by Huygens' construction.
the measuring of the speed of light. - ANSWER a beam reflected from a
moving mirror as explained by Huygens' construction.
According to Einstein's prediction, which of the following happens to the mass of
an object in a moving internal reference frame as its velocity becomes greater
with respect to a stationary observer?
Mass increases.
Mass decreases.
Mass remains constant.
Mass vanishes to zero when velocity equals half speed of light. - ANSWER
Mass remains constant
, The length of a rod appears to decrease
when it moves at relativistic speeds.
when it moves along the positive y-direction.
when it moves along the negative x-direction.
under no circumstances. - ANSWER when it moves at relativistic speeds.
A relativistic observer will observe which of the following?
Lorentz contraction
Time dilation
Both Lorentz contractions and time dilations
Neither Lorentz contractions and time dilations - ANSWER Both Lorentz
contractions and time dilations
The Michelson-Morley experiment was performed to
measure the speed of light.
test the existence of ether.
measure the speed of earth relative to ether.
test the isotropy space. - ANSWER measure the speed of earth relative to
ether.
Of twin brothers, one goes on a relativistic tour and comes back. The brother on
tour will
be younger than his twin.
be older than his twin.
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