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- noun physics The
principle that only themotion of objects relative to one another can be measured, and that there is noabsolute frame of reference .
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- noun (physics) a universal law that states that the laws of mechanics are not affected by a uniform rectilinear motion of the system of coordinates to which they are referred
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hernesheir commented on the word principle of relativity
There was a young lady named Bright,
Whose speed was faster than light;
She set out one day,
In a relative way,
And returned home the previous night.
- Arthur Buller (1874-1944) - this limerick was printed in Punch, 12/19/1923
For the science/physics bits on relativity, see Wikipedia.
September 19, 2009
sionnach commented on the word principle of relativity
There was a smart fellow called Fisk
Whose fencing was really quite brisk;
So fast was his action
The Lorentz contraction
Converted his foil to a disc.
September 20, 2009
hernesheir commented on the word principle of relativity
Oh goody, more relativity limericks! Thanks sionnach!
September 20, 2009