If a ship is moving near light speed, what is the ratio between time in the ship and that of bystanders...Like Einsteins Twin thing, how many years was it on Earth for the One year at light speed
2006-10-06 15:02:39 · 2 answers · asked by Macarro 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
It is a function of how close to the speed of light you are. To find out how much one would be slowed down, the Lorentz equation has to be used, which uses the square root of ( 1 - (speed ratio)^2) ,where the speed ratio is v/c (v is your speed, c is the speed of light). When v=c, that factor goes to zero, and thus the slow down is a complete stop.
2006-10-06 15:12:37 · answer #1 · answered by Vincent G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If we call "normal" time "N", then at light speed the ratio is 0/N.....time literally stops....at "near" light speed, the ratio is obtained by the percentage of light speed obtained and the effect it has on time.
2006-10-06 22:54:15 · answer #2 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋