Light Clock

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This simple animation illustrates the principle of time dilation as predicted by special relativity. The simulation consists of two light clocks, one at rest and the other moving at a fraction of the speed of light. The user can change the speed of the moving clock.

Publisher: Michael Fowler
Last Updated: 7/8/2014

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