The speed of the train is a tiny fraction of the speed of light. No need for SR here.Breadsticks said:
Doc Al said:
I would use the exact procedure with the only difference being the modified distances (the length of the train in frame S).Breadsticks said:
Right, there would be length contraction but what about the distance the train has moved while the wave is moving?Doc Al said:
That is covered by the formula you quoted. (Understand how it is derived!)Breadsticks said:
"Wave fronts" refer to the imaginary surfaces that represent the crest or peak of a wave as it propagates through a medium.
The time interval between wave fronts in S and S' can be measured using a stopwatch or a timer. The observer can start the timer when the wave front passes a specific point and stop it when the next wave front reaches the same point.
Measuring the time interval between wave fronts in S and S' can help determine the speed of the wave and the distance it has traveled. This information is important in understanding the properties of the medium through which the wave is traveling.
The time interval between wave fronts in S and S' is inversely related to the frequency of the wave. This means that as the frequency increases, the time interval between wave fronts decreases and vice versa.
Yes, the time interval between wave fronts in S and S' can vary depending on the type of wave. For example, electromagnetic waves and sound waves have different speeds and frequencies, resulting in different time intervals between their wave fronts.