Special relativity
Special relativity is Einstein's theory relating space and time for observers in uniform motion, introducing time dilation and length contraction.
Special relativity rests on two postulates: the laws of physics are the same in all inertial frames, and the speed of light is constant.
Consequences
- Time dilation — moving clocks run slow.
- Length contraction — moving objects shorten along the direction of motion.
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