Relativity

PIRA classification 7F

7F10. Special Relativity

PIRA #

Demonstration Name

Subsets

Abstract

7F10.05

Gravitational surface

see 8C20.20

7F10.10

Lorentz transformation machine

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A machine shows the behavior of clocks and measuring rods in two reference frames.

7F10.20a

Flow ripple tank

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Wave propagation upstream and downstream is shown with a flow ripple tank.

7F10.20b

Flow ripple tank - twin source

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Twin source interference in a moving medium is demonstrated with a flow ripple tank and variable phase generator.

7F10.25

Foam rubber roller

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7F10.26

Fitzgerald contraction model

A stick traveling at constant velocity makes a traveling dimple in an elastic sheet.

7F10.30

Time dilation simulation

A folding carpenters ruler is used to simulate the effects of time dilation in a "bouncing light pulse clock".

7F10.31

Time dilation - twin paradox

An explicit formula for differential aging from acceleration. How do clocks, initially synched in the laboratory frame, fall out of sync as their speed relative to the lab increases.

7F10.32

Relativistic length contraction

The "pole in a garage" paradox is demonstrated using a collapsible pointer and two cardboard boxes. Simple diagrams for representing relativistic length contraction and time dilation.

7F10.35

induction coil relativity

On using the simple induction coil and galvanometer as a special relativity demonstration.

7F10.40

Computer relativistic phenomena

The Edwin F Taylor Spacetime Software is used to generate printouts demonstrating aberration, the Doppler effect, the headlight effect, etc.

7F10.41

Many colored relativity engine

The author's review of a simple program about relativistic space and time that requires no knowledge of physics, algebra, or geometry.

7F10.50

Cylindrical relativity model

A spacetime diagram rolled on a cardboard tube is used to demonstrate the nature of simultaneity and the propagation of light in a rotating coordinate system.

7F10.55

Geometrical appearances

Some examples are illustrated in detail.

7F10.60

Lorentz transformation / time dilation

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The Mechanical Universe, chapter 42, and the Hewitt film "Relativistic Time Dilation". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feBT0Anpg4A

7F20. General Relativity

PIRA #

Demonstration Name

Subsets

Abstract

7F20.01

General relativity primer

A tutorial article

7F20.10

Film loop review article

Two film loops, "Uniformly Accelerated Reference Frame", and "Twin Paradox", are thoroughly reviewed.

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