Is There a Connection Between Space, Time, and Velocity?

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The discussion centers on the intrinsic relationship between space, time, and velocity, particularly in the context of Einstein's theory of relativity. It highlights how Maxwell's findings on the speed of light, which is constant regardless of the observer's motion, led to a paradigm shift in physics. Einstein utilized Maxwell's constant to formulate the Lorentz transformations, demonstrating that space and time are interconnected dimensions of spacetime. The conversation also touches on the idea of quantization in physics, questioning why velocity is not included in the spacetime framework.

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  • Familiarity with Maxwell's equations
  • Knowledge of Lorentz transformations
  • Basic concepts of spacetime and its implications in physics
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[SOLVED] y space and time in package?

why do they always speak about space and time in package. are this magnitudes sort of related?
 
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To clarify the question a little; are you asking why space and time are reffered to as a package together (spacetime), or why both space and time are spoken of as if they come in little packages (quantised)?
 
Maxwell created an open wound in the world of Physics when he proved that the speed of light was independent of the motion of the observer. So all things material still obeyed the Galleilan velocity transform laws (essentially, velocities add) while electrical phenomena did not. This wound remained open for nearly 50yrs until Einstein's paper on relativity was published. A.E. used Maxwells constant speed of light to derive Lorentzes emperical electrical velocity transform equations. To accomplish this he linked space and time, showing that that they are intimitly tied together.

It is not clear what you mean by "magnitudes sort of related" Space and time are different axis of a coordinate system related by c, the speed of light.
 
I meant why not append this package with some velocity cause space and time are related thru velocity?
why should not that expression go space-time-velocity concept for example?
 

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