1. Chapter 27 Reading Quiz
Dr. Harold Williams

2. Reading Quiz
In relativity, the Galilean velocity transformations are replaced by the __________ velocity transformations.
Lorentz
Einstein
Newton
Poincaré
Answer: A
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3. Answer
In relativity, the Galilean velocity transformations are replaced by the __________ velocity transformations.
Lorentz
Einstein
Newton
Poincaré
Answer: A
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4. Reading Quiz
A physical activity that takes place at a definite point in space and time is called a(n) ______
moment.
instant.
event.
incident.
Answer: C
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5. Answer
A physical activity that takes place at a definite point in space and time is called a(n) ______
moment.
instant.
event.
incident.
Answer: C
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6. Reading Quiz Which of these topics was not discussed in this chapter?
Teleportation
Simultaneity
Time dilation
Length contraction
Answer: A
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7. Answer Which of these topics was not discussed in this chapter?
Teleportation
Simultaneity
Time dilation
Length contraction
Answer: A
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8. Reading Quiz 4. Proper time is
the time calculated with the correct relativistic expression.
the longest possible time interval between two events.
a time interval that can be measured by a single clock.
the time measured by a light clock.
not discussed in Chapter 27.
Answer: C
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9. Answer
4. Proper time is
the time calculated with the correct relativistic expression.
the longest possible time interval between two events.
a time interval that can be measured by a single clock.
the time measured by a light clock.
not discussed in Chapter 27.
Answer: C
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