7- Einstein's Special Relativity Postulates
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What are the two postulates of Special Relativity?
All physical laws are the same in all inertial reference frames (IRFs).
The speed of light in a vacuum is constant (c ≈ 3 × 10⁸ m/s) for all observers, regardless of their motion.
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What is an inertial reference frame (IRF)?
A frame of reference in which an object remains at rest or moves at a constant velocity unless acted upon by an external force.
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Why is Special Relativity called "special"?
Because it applies only to inertial reference frames and does not account for acceleration.
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