Arbitrary closing of No Postulate of Light is Violated in Galilen Transformation

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In summary, the thread was closed because it was going around in circles and the participants involved had been given considerable leeway.
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Arbitrary closing of "No Postulate of Light is Violated in Galilen Transformation"

As the thread starter I demand to know why "No Postulate of Light is Violated in Galilean Transformation", was closed. It is custumoary that the initiator of a thread have the first and last word in the matter. Is their some back room controversy that the rest of us mortals should not be privy to?

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geistkiesel said:
As the thread starter I demand to know why "No Postulate of Light is Violated in Galilean Transformation", was closed.

Fair enough. It was closed because it had been going around in circles. Threads are locked for that reason fairly regularly, and there is nothing arbitrary about it. In fact, the thread in question had already been given considerable leeway, especially in light of the participants involved.

It is custumoary that the initiator of a thread have the first and last word in the matter.

Not here it isn't. Members always get the first word, but Mentors and Administrators can and do exericse their right to have the last word. Don't be fooled into thinking that you have 1st Amendment protections here. This site is not a democracy. It is privately owned, and what Greg says, goes.

Is their some back room controversy that the rest of us mortals should not be privy to?

Not at all. In fact, you consented to this when you joined. Just prior to pressing that "Register" Button, you were supposed to have read the following:

"The owners of Physics Help and Math Help - Physics Forums reserve the right to remove, edit, move or close any thread for any reason."

And speaking of moving threads, I'm sending this to Feedback. It doesn't belong here.
 
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What does "Arbitrary closing of No Postulate of Light is Violated in Galilen Transformation" mean?

This phrase refers to the Galilean transformation, which is a mathematical equation used to transform coordinates from one reference frame to another. The phrase is saying that this transformation does not violate the fundamental principles of the speed of light, as stated in Albert Einstein's postulate.

What is the Galilean transformation?

The Galilean transformation is a mathematical equation used in classical mechanics to transform coordinates between two reference frames that are moving at a constant velocity relative to each other. It was developed by the Italian scientist Galileo Galilei in the 17th century.

What is the postulate of light in Galilean transformation?

The postulate of light in Galilean transformation refers to the principle that the speed of light is constant in all inertial reference frames. This means that the speed of light is the same for all observers, regardless of their relative motion.

How does the Galilean transformation relate to the theory of relativity?

The Galilean transformation is a simplified version of the Lorentz transformation, which is used in Einstein's theory of special relativity. While the Galilean transformation is accurate for low velocities, it breaks down at high speeds and does not accurately account for the constancy of the speed of light. The Lorentz transformation, on the other hand, is in line with Einstein's postulate of the speed of light and is more accurate for high velocities.

Why is it important to understand the Galilean transformation?

The Galilean transformation is an important concept in classical mechanics, as it allows us to understand the relationship between different reference frames. It also serves as a basis for understanding the more complex theory of relativity and the implications of the postulate of the speed of light. Additionally, the Galilean transformation has practical applications in fields such as physics, engineering, and astronomy.

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