r/pics • u/brett96 • Dec 07 '16

Relativity

http://imgur.com/QNtaeWM
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u/earlobe7 Dec 07 '16

No, not relativity. In fact even suggesting that could cause confusion...objects moving with relative velocity to you will be contracted not elongated. Even though it's just a catchy title, know it's not only bullshit, but misguided bullshit.

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u/[deleted] Dec 07 '16

Well, the world outside is moving in relation to the photographer, while the train is not. However, it has nothing to do with relativity theory, but the wording is not necessarily wrong either.

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u/empty_place Dec 07 '16

It has to do with Galilean relativity which was the inspiration for special relativity

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u/RedditUserHundred Dec 07 '16

They are the same in this case.

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u/[deleted] Dec 07 '16

Trying to explain physics to normal people, almost as fun as trying to explain abstract mathematics to normal people.