Explore the fascinating "paradoxes" of special relativity in this 91-minute physics lecture from the Physics 4C series. Delve into complex concepts including the representation of spacetime events and the famous Twin Paradox, understand Lorentz Transformation through the Ladder Paradox using spacetime diagrams, examine the Time Dilation Paradox, and investigate Shaw's Paradox along with rigid body considerations in relativistic physics. Perfect for physics students seeking to deepen their understanding of special relativity's counterintuitive consequences and apparent contradictions.
Overview
Syllabus
00:00:00 - Lecture 13 Intro
00:02:04 - Representing Spacetime Events and the Twin Paradox
00:22:43 - Lorentz Transformation and Ladder Paradox with Spacetime Diagram
00:55:02 - The Time Dilation Paradox
01:06:59 - Shaw's Paradox and Rigid Body Considerations
Taught by
CoA Physics
