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You asked for help. Now, in turn, you can help this Forum. Honestly, how much did this thread manage to illuminate the topic you started?Kashmir said:
I Trying to understand space-time diagrams
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Understanding space-time diagrams involves recognizing that events are represented as points, with transformations between frames governed by hyperbolic functions rather than circular ones. The Minkowski space geometry uses the relation s² = (ct)² - x², contrasting with Euclidean geometry, which applies the Pythagorean theorem. The angle θ between axes in these diagrams is a hyperbolic angle, not a Euclidean one, and should not be treated as such. This distinction is crucial for correctly interpreting the relationships and projections on space-time diagrams. Overall, Minkowski diagrams require careful consideration of their non-Euclidean nature to avoid common misconceptions.