Special relativity and inertial frames of reference

In summary, these four questions are easy to find information on, and don't require any outside help.
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i hope u can answer these ? for me please

1) how does einstein's special theory of relativity and inertial frames of reference explain and predict the behaviour of natural phenomena (weather)?

2)explain the conservation mass -energy as applied in special relativity?

3) what is the relationship between the energy of a single quantum and the frequency of the radiation?

4) explain the photoelectric effect in terms of the quantum energy concept and outline the experimental evidence that supports ta particle model of light?

if u could help me it would be most apriciated thank u
sinerly a science friend
 
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That first one is kind of broad. I'd start with a discussion of the velocity and energy ranges at which special relativity becomes important.

The others are standard topics in "modern physics" textbooks. Really, you could just open a textbook and go to the table of contents to get a start with those.
 
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i am trying to do it but at the moment i am haveing financial difficulaties and am unable to buy a textbook and the school does not supply any. i have tried searching on the web but havehad no luck.
 
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Libraries are good places to find books. Honest, the last three questions are easy to look up, and barely a challenge at all. I'd say they are just trying to test your reference skills.

Also see http://math.ucr.edu/home/baez/relativity.html [Broken]
 
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fatboy12341 said:
i hope u can answer these ? for me please

1) how does einstein's special theory of relativity and inertial frames of reference explain and predict the behaviour of natural phenomena (weather)?

2)explain the conservation mass -energy as applied in special relativity?

3) what is the relationship between the energy of a single quantum and the frequency of the radiation?

4) explain the photoelectric effect in terms of the quantum energy concept and outline the experimental evidence that supports ta particle model of light?
Relativity concepts - http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/Hbase/relativ/relcon.html#relcon

Hyperphysics is a great site for topics on physics.

Also -

Relativistic Mechanical Quantities
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/Hbase/relativ/relmom.html

Relativistic energy
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/Hbase/quantum/debrog2.html#c2

Photo-electric effect and photon energy
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/Hbase/mod2.html
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/Hbase/mod5.html


One could ask the department if they have a copy, or buy a used book - online or at the campus store.
 
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1. What is special relativity?

Special relativity is a fundamental theory in physics that explains how the laws of physics appear the same for all observers moving at constant velocities. It is based on two main principles: the principle of relativity, which states that the laws of physics are the same for all inertial frames of reference, and the principle of the constancy of the speed of light, which states that the speed of light in a vacuum is constant and independent of the observer's frame of reference.

2. What is an inertial frame of reference?

An inertial frame of reference is a reference frame in which Newton's first law of motion holds true, meaning that an object at rest will remain at rest and an object in motion will remain in motion at a constant velocity, unless acted upon by an external force. In special relativity, all inertial frames of reference are considered equivalent and no frame is considered to be at rest.

3. How does special relativity differ from classical mechanics?

Special relativity differs from classical mechanics in that it takes into account the effects of high speeds and the constancy of the speed of light. It also introduces the concept of spacetime, where space and time are considered to be interconnected and can be affected by gravity.

4. What is time dilation in special relativity?

Time dilation is a phenomenon predicted by special relativity where time appears to run slower for objects in motion compared to those at rest. This occurs due to the fact that the speed of light is constant for all observers, regardless of their frame of reference, causing time to be perceived differently for observers in different frames of reference.

5. What is the twin paradox in special relativity?

The twin paradox is a thought experiment that illustrates the effects of time dilation in special relativity. It involves two identical twins, where one twin stays on Earth while the other travels at high speeds in a spacecraft. When the traveling twin returns, they will have aged less than the twin who stayed on Earth due to the time dilation effect. This paradox highlights the relative nature of time in special relativity.

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