26.6 Temporal Slices in the Moving Frame
demonstration
This demonstration illustrates the temporal slices of a moving frame. Use the slider to choose the velocity of the moving frame. Then observe how the $t^\prime$-axis (labelled $x^\prime=0$ in the diagram because it represents all moments in time located at position $x^\prime=0$) rotates. Notice that the angle of rotation is always less than 45º, reflecting that $v$ is always less than $c$. Next, click the button to show temporal slices at other locations in space (i.e., for other values of $x^\prime$) in the moving frame. Finally, use the slider to vary the velocity of the moving frame and notice how the temporal slices rotate.
×
Share with others
Select this checkbox if you want to share this with all users
Please enter message
Explain why you want them to see this