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Pros And Cons Of Thought Experiments

analytical Essay
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For each question, select the best answer from the four alternatives(30M) 1. Thought experiments were important in the development of special relativity because during Einstein's time, a. scientists were not performing experiments about light b. scientists did not think that experiments were necessary c. the effects of relativity only become important at speeds close to the speed of light and scientists were unable to achieve these speeds. d. scientists would only believe thought experiments. 2. Light of a single wavelength shines one two sheets of metal with different work function. Which metal will eject electrons with larger kinetic energies? a. the metal with the larger work function b. the metal with the smaller work function c. the

In this essay, the author

  • Explains that einstein's thought experiments were important in the development of special relativity.
  • Explains that the effects of relativity only become important at speeds close to the speed of light and scientists were unable to achieve these speeds.
  • Explains that light of a single wavelength shines one two sheets of metal with different work function. which metal will eject electrons with larger kinetic energies?
  • Explains that in a compton's experiment, high-energy photons strike metal foils and scatter electrons after the collision. which one has the longer wavelength?
  • Analyzes how a spacecraft travels at 0.86c past stationary observer and measures it to be 58.0m long.
  • Explains how to calculate the de broglie wavelength of a 1000.0kg car travelling at speed of 20.0m/s.
  • Evaluates the importance of quantum mechanics to the development of medical diagnostic tools. minkowski contributed to scientists' understanding of space and time.

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