Question

State one difference between the Newtonian/Galilean transformation and the Lorentz transformation

Answer 1

Answer:

Galilean transformations are approximations of Lorentz transformations for speeds very lower than the speed of light.

• Lorentz transformations are valid for any speed whereas Galilean transformations are not.

• According to Galilean transformations time is universal and independent of the observer but according to Lorentz transformations time is relative.