At the speed of light Time stops ( dillate at its maximum rate ),but why is it when we are not moving Time doesnt move at it´s maximum rate ( we still `feel´ 1 sec as just a tick on our wristwatch)? Which books shall i refer to for this kind of questions?..since i doubt somebody can answer this..
2007-12-27 13:40:59 · 6 answers · asked by Prinsipia physica 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Time dilation is a derived effect. Derived in the sense that it comes about due to length contraction. In the frame of the moving object everything seems to be shortened and since time=distance/velocity, your time lessens.
2007-12-27 15:26:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are subtle details about special relativity. Have you ever been not moving? If you answered no to that question than you are correct. What is movement, what is time...meaning less if you dont have a relative reference point. The guy moving at the speed of light will not think time has stopped, he will think its ticking by normally..but, how can this be...how can time be ticking by normally for him and not for someone not moving relative to him. All of these things can be read in relativity books. It doesnt stop there, General relativity tackles issues of changing reference frames...that is when it get tricky.
2007-12-27 22:03:22 · answer #2 · answered by Brian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can never stop moving, at least not on the earth. Or in range of any kind of gravity or in our galaxy/universe as it is not stationary. On top of that 1 second is a man made division of time. So we feel 1 second pass when we stand still because that's what we have defined it to be.
2007-12-27 21:50:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Einstein's books would be the first place to start. For some lighter reading, but still very educational try Dr. Michio Kaku.
2007-12-27 21:46:43 · answer #4 · answered by the_6th_kidinthehall 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not educated about this, but I would think, that in relativistic speeds, yes, time slows, but us, as humans never go fast enough to change time noticeably, and therefore your wristwatch is good enough.
2007-12-27 21:47:27 · answer #5 · answered by Patrick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many books have been written to try to explain special and general relativity. Start with a simple one, written for a general audience.
2007-12-27 21:51:45 · answer #6 · answered by Frank N 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋