Practice Galilean and Special Relativity (Higher Level Only) - 5 | Theme A: Space, Time and Motion | IB MYP Grade 11 Physics
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5 - Galilean and Special Relativity (Higher Level Only)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the Galilean transformation for a moving frame?

💡 Hint: Consider how to adjust the coordinates based on the velocity.

Question 2

Easy

Explain time dilation in simple terms.

💡 Hint: Think about how different observers perceive time.

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Question 1

What is the equation for time dilation?

  • Δt = Δt₀/γ
  • Δt = γΔt₀
  • Δt = Δt₀ + γ

💡 Hint: Remember the relationship between proper time and moving time.

Question 2

True or False: Length contraction occurs in the direction of motion.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Visualize how a moving object appears to an observer.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Explain how the concept of simultaneity could impact the design of a modern GPS system, which relies on satellite signals.

💡 Hint: Consider the effects of both special and general relativity in calculations.

Question 2

If a massive star collapses into a neutron star, how does the energy produced relate to mass-energy equivalence?

💡 Hint: Think about conservation of energy in the collapse process and the initial mass before the collapse.

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