Consequences of Einstein's Theory of Special Relativity: Contraction and Velocity Addition

Suppose that Einstein is right: the speed of light is measured to be the same by observers in all inertial frames. What does that mean? Well, consider this situation:

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• The view from a car moving at relativistic speeds, thanks to the University of Evansville - On Line Interactive Education project.

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