Newton's law of inertia and time
Author: Leemann C.
Source: Physics Education, Volume 35, Number 1, 2000 , pp. 31-37(7)
Publisher: Institute of Physics Publishing
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Abstract:
A closer look (with hindsight) at Newtonian and relativistic kinematics reveals two things. Not surprisingly, Newtonian time remains the empty and artificial - albeit useful - figment it is known to be. Quite unexpectedly, however, it turns out that with an only slightly more physical time-concept, time and space remain separate entities and simultaneity of events becomes a meaningful concept even for physicists.
Language: English
Document Type: Miscellaneous
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