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ERIC Number: EJ608724
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0031-921X
Relativistic Metersticks.
Greenslade, Thomas B., Jr.
Physics Teacher, v38 n5 p315 May 2000
Describes the construction and use of a set of "relativistic metersticks" that represent the apparent lengths of a meterstick passing a stationary observer at relative speed v/c. (WRM)
Descriptors: Demonstrations (Science), High Schools, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Light, Motion, Physics, Relativity, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Velocity
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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