Relativity and Quantum Mechanics

Flashcards for reviewing key concepts in relativity and quantum mechanics, covering historic ideas, theories, and discoveries.

Positivism progresses in three phases: 1. Theological stage, 2. __ stage, 3. Positive stage.

Metaphysical

The theological stage of positivism was guided by __ and a universal set of beliefs.

codified beliefs

In the metaphysical stage of positivism, understanding is based on __ and scientific thought.

rational

According to Einstein's theory of relativity, __ and space are not constant.

time

Einstein argued that the progression of time is affected by __.

gravity

When moving at the speed of light, time would __ for the traveler.

stop

One significant theory discovered in quantum mechanics is that __ and matter are interchangeable.

energy

The equation __ represents the interchangeability of matter and energy.

E = mc^2

Einstein's discoveries in relativity led to the understanding that space and time could __ and tear.

bend

The behavior of light can be described as both __ and particles.

waves

Subatomic particles demonstrate all possibilities at once, existing only in one spot when __.

measured