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Conceptual Physics | 12th Edition | ISBN: 9780321909107 | Authors: Paul G. Hewitt
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Cite two examples of Einstein’s first postulate.

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Cite two examples of Einstein’s first postulate.

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Cite two examples of Einstein’s first postulate.

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ANSWER: STEP 1:- Einstein’s special relativity is based on some postulates, which are All inertial frame of references are equally good and the physics does not change from which inertial frame you are observing an event. The observation from different inertial frames must be related by a Lorentz transformation. The speed of light is same in all frame of references. The transformation occurs by the Lorentz matrix given below, This shows how the coordinates and time

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