To: allmost
Nothing in the theory of relativity is a constant, it is all relative to the observer. Not time, speed, distance, energy, mass, or speed of light. Speed is a measure of time vs. distance, and if time is relative or distance is relative, than the speed of light has got to be relative.
.....Bob
14 posted on
11/02/2009 9:52:35 PM PST by
Lokibob
(When handed lemons...Refuse to sign for them. Life's lemons can't be delivered without a signature.)
To: Lokibob
Not true. In fact, not even close.
There are two postulates of Special Relativity:
- All inertial reference frames are equivalent; consequently absolute uniform motion cannot be detected.
- The speed of light is a constant which is the same for all inertial observers.
28 posted on
11/02/2009 10:32:04 PM PST by
FredZarguna
(It looks just like a Telefunken U-47. In leather.)
To: Lokibob
Nothing in the theory of relativity is a constant, it is all relative to the observer. Not time, speed, distance, energy, mass, or speed of light. Speed is a measure of time vs. distance, and if time is relative or distance is relative, than the speed of light has got to be relative.That isn't exactly what relativity theory says. Einstein's first choice to name his theory was invariance theory. I have often regretted that he didn't keep the first name. That might have cleared up some misconceptions. Perhaps his theory is incorrect, but it would be important to represent his theory accurately.
30 posted on
11/02/2009 10:52:55 PM PST by
stripes1776
("That if gold rust, what shall iron do?" --Chaucer)
To: Lokibob
The constants are relative. The Lorentz contraction being infinite shows the limitations immediately.
36 posted on
11/03/2009 3:18:28 AM PST by
allmost
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