If we travel on road in direction of an aeroplane, the plane appears to go fast but when travelling in opposite direction it appears still or with less speed. This contradicts relativity theory. Please explain.
2006-11-16 22:19:36 · 2 answers · asked by akd 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Sorry misspelled, I am talking about relative velocity
2006-11-16 22:39:56 · update #1
This is not related to relativity theory. It is relative velocity. If you are travelling in the same direction the speed at which the faster body moves, appears to be "speed of faster body - speed of you"
With bodies moving in opposite direction, this is "speed of faster body +speed of you"
See Velocity, Vector (Speed with direction) and Relative velocity.
2006-11-16 22:27:35 · answer #1 · answered by Subhasis G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is relative Velocity, when Traveling in the same firection, speed of your body moves as fast as the speed of light.
2006-11-17 06:37:02 · answer #2 · answered by silkieladyinthecity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋