Einstein's Clock
The applet on the left illustrates a simple version of Einstein's Clock
- a simulation intended to give you a better understanding of time dilation.
To run the clock...
- set the speed of the top rocket by using the slide bar
- you can synchronize the clocks at any time by pressing the synchronize button
- if the sound of the clocks starts to annoy you press the mute button
Things to Watch For ...
- notice that the clocks "beep" at different pitches - the moving
clock has a lower pitch. As the top clock begins to move synchronization will
be lost. Adjust the velocity of the rocket (v/c) and see at what speed this
becomes noticeable
- notice anything "odd" about the length of one of the rockets?