According to Einstein's prediction, which of the following happens to the time interval between two events occurring in an inertial frame of reference
Question
According to Einstein's prediction, which of the following happens to the time interval between two events occurring in an inertial frame of reference as the frame's velocity with respect to the observer increases?
A.
Interval becomes zero as velocity equals half the speed of light
B.
Interval remains constant
C.
Interval increases
D.
Interval decreases
Correct option is C
According to Einstein’s theory of special relativity, time dilation occurs as the velocityof a moving frame increases relative to a stationary observer. The time interval Δt′measured in the moving frame is related to the interval Δt in the stationary frame by:Δt′=1−c2v2ΔtAs the velocity v of the frame increases, the denominator 1−c2v2decreases,making the observed time interval Δt′increase.