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In Lorentz transformation, time is __________ quantity.

Question and options

In Lorentz transformation, time is __________ quantity.
  1. constant
  2. absolute
  3. relative
  4. conserved

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C - relative
In Lorentz transformation t′=γ(t−vxc2)t' = \gamma\left(t - \frac{vx}{c^2}\right), so time is relative (depends on frame).

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