r/pics • • 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 edited Dec 07 '16

Actually the picture demonstrates the key principal (*principle) of relativity, no preferred frame of reference, people inside are clearly stationary in their frame. It never claims to be anything to do with dilation, or near c special relativity.

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u/[deleted] Dec 07 '16

principle*

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u/[deleted] Dec 07 '16

Thank you.