Physics Quiz

The _______ is the energy equivalent of the difference between the mass of a nucleus and the masses of its nucleons.

According to the theory of _______ gravity is explained in terms of the curvature of spacetime caused by mass.

The _______ is a frame where all objects obey Newton’s first law of motion.

_______ refers to the property of events that occur at the same time from a specific frame of reference.

The _______ is a statement assumed to be true for reasoning in scientific arguments.

What is the significance of the term "ether" in the history of physics? Why was it eventually discarded?

Explain the concept of "length contraction" and provide an example of when it might occur.

Describe what is meant by "time dilation" and how it relates to an observer in a moving frame of reference.

The relativistic factor (γ) becomes significant only when an object moves near the speed of light.

• True

• False

Special relativity applies only to objects in motion at constant speeds.

• True

• False