Help with Einstein's Relativity

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In summary, the conversation discusses a physics assignment focused on Einstein's Theory of Relativity. The assignment includes reading about time dilation, Galilean relativity, length contraction, and relative velocity, and solving one problem for each topic. The person speaking struggles with understanding the material, as they did not expect to learn it in high school and have recently covered simpler topics. They also express difficulty in solving the problems and seek help from others. They provide links to the remaining questions and share their attempt at solving the time dilation problem, asking for feedback on their approach.
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We were given a huge booklet on Einstein's Theory of Relativity.
We had to read about time dilation, Galilean relativity, length contraction and relative velocity and were given the choice to solve one problem under each of those topics.

However, I found it extremely difficult to understand the Relativity unit because I didn't expect to learn this material in high school.
We just finished simple harmonic motion and jumping to this, I am completely stuck and scared.

I don't know how to continue with the problems for the topic.

For anyone who is willing to help, I posted the remaining 3 questions.
I would really appreciate any help I can get.
Thanks.


GALILEAN RELATIVITY
http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g349/Physics_/RELATIVITY.jpg [Broken]

LENGTH CONTRACTION
http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g349/Physics_/LCONT.jpg [Broken]

RELATIVE VELOCITY
http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g349/Physics_/RELTVEL.jpg [Broken]

ATTEMPT
I had a slight idea of the question for TIME DILATION but I'm not sure if my approach is right.
I attempted the above 3 questions as well, but did not get as far as I did with the time dilation one.


TIME DILATION PROBLEM
http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g349/Physics_/TDILATION.jpg [Broken]

(Attempt on a different page to save space)
http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g349/Physics_/Attempt.jpg [Broken]

You will have to zoom into see - I wanted to fit everything on the one page
 
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.I was wondering if I was going in the right direction with this problem?If not, could you please explain where I went wrong and what is the correct way to approach this problem?Thank you.
 

What is Einstein's Theory of Relativity?

Einstein's Theory of Relativity is a set of two theories, Special Relativity and General Relativity, that describe the relationship between space and time, and how gravity affects the motion of objects.

What is the difference between Special Relativity and General Relativity?

Special Relativity deals with the laws of physics in non-accelerating frames of reference, while General Relativity includes acceleration and describes the effects of gravity on the curvature of spacetime.

How did Einstein come up with the Theory of Relativity?

Einstein developed the Theory of Relativity through a series of thought experiments and mathematical equations. He was inspired by the ideas of Galileo and Newton, and his theory was based on the principle of relativity and the constancy of the speed of light.

What are some real-world applications of Einstein's Theory of Relativity?

Einstein's Theory of Relativity has been used to explain the behavior of objects in space, such as the orbit of planets around the sun. It is also used in technologies such as GPS, which relies on precise time measurements and corrections for the effects of relativity.

Is Einstein's Theory of Relativity proven?

Einstein's Theory of Relativity has been extensively tested and has been proven to accurately describe the behavior of objects in the universe. However, it is still an ongoing area of research and there are still aspects that are not fully understood or proven.

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