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If velocity is subjective to an observers frame of reference, then isn't energy (kinetic) also subjective? How can we define energy as objective if it changes depending on your frame of reference?
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The usual terms are "frame variant" instead of "subjective" and "invariant" instead of "objective". Energy is frame variant, this is not due to relativity, it is frame variant in Newtonian physics also.zeromodz said:If velocity is subjective to an observers frame of reference, then isn't energy (kinetic) also subjective? How can we define energy as objective if it changes depending on your frame of reference?
An observer's frame of reference is the point of view or perspective from which they are observing a certain event or object. It includes their position, velocity, and orientation in relation to the object or event.
An observer's frame of reference can affect the perceived velocity of an object. This is because an object's velocity is relative to the observer's frame of reference, meaning it can appear different depending on the observer's position and movement.
Yes, an object's velocity can appear different in different frames of reference. This is known as the principle of relativity, which states that there is no absolute frame of reference and all motion is relative.
The theory of special relativity, developed by Albert Einstein, explains that the laws of physics are the same for all observers in uniform motion, regardless of their frame of reference. This means that the perceived velocity of an object may differ for different observers, but the laws governing that velocity are consistent.
Considering frame of reference is important in scientific observations because it allows us to accurately interpret and analyze data. By acknowledging that an observer's frame of reference can affect their perception of an object's velocity, we can better understand the relationship between different variables and make more accurate predictions and conclusions.