The equivalence principle as a stepping stone from special to general relativity: A Socratic dialog

Sam Drake

The equivalence principle as a stepping stone from special to general relativity: A Socratic dialog

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We show how students can be led to an understanding of the connection between special relativity and general relativity by considering the time dilation effect of clocks placed on the surface of the Earth. This paper is written as a Socratic dialog between a lecturer and a student.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	14-17
Number of pages	4
Journal	The Australian & New Zealand Physicist
Volume	45
Issue number	1
Publication status	Published - Jan 2008
Externally published	Yes

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