Practice Time Dilation - 5.3 | Theme A: Space, Time and Motion | IB MYP Grade 11 Physics
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5.3 - Time Dilation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What happens to time for a moving clock compared to a stationary clock?

💡 Hint: Think about how speed affects time at close to light speed.

Question 2

Easy

What is time dilation?

💡 Hint: Consider how relative motion affects perceptions.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does the Lorentz factor quantify?

  • The speed of light
  • Time dilation
  • Distance traveled

💡 Hint: Remember the connection between relative speed and perceived time.

Question 2

True or False: Time slows down for stationary clocks compared to moving clocks.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about which clock is in motion.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A spaceship crew experiences a time dilation where 1 year passes for them, calculate how much time passed on Earth if they traveled at 0.87c.

💡 Hint: Remember to calculate γ first and then apply it to the proper time.

Question 2

The lifespans of certain particles can be altered based on speed. If a particle normally decays after 3.5 μs at rest, how long could it appear to last if it moves at 0.99c?

💡 Hint: Apply the Lorentz factor after calculating it with the given speed.

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