Special relativity relates how things appear when the observer moves. The fourth video in the series on Special Relativity uses multiple examples to demonstrate the principle. It describes the differences when the reference frames move at different speeds while showing the change using the Lorentz transformation and mechanical Minkowski diagram.

Concepts

the theory of special relativity, the theory of general relativity, transformations

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Discuss the practical applications of simultaneity and special relativity
• Highlight the scale required for observation (mentioned at 2:04 in the video)

Classroom Considerations

• Relies heavily on knowledge from the previous videos in the series

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• The best description for the relativity of simultaneity of those out there
  
• Requires little class time to share

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.9-10.5