Einstein’s Relativity Simply Explained in Quran
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Spaceships moving at relativistic speeds appear to be "squished" in the direction of movement (length contraction). Astronauts measure the seconds ticking by slower in space (time dilation). Watch as we explain how the Qur'an refers to these two key aspects of Einstein's Theory of Special Relativity.
Published on Dec 29, 2017
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