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Spacetime Intervals: Not EVERYTHING Is Relative — Special Relativity Chapter 7

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Special relativity proves that both length and time are relative—but, that's not the complete story. Scholars learn how both length and time have absolute values that don't vary with perspective. The seventh lesson in the eight-part series on Special Relativity uses the Pythagorean Theorem to turn everything back into concrete terms.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Create practice problems applying the formulas explained in the video
Classroom Considerations
  • Relies on prior knowledge of the Pythagorean Theorem and the previous videos in the series
  • Video content ends at 6:43, but the advertising at the end offers additional extension ideas
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Connects math and science concepts
  • Requires only a few minutes of class time to share
Cons
  • None
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