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Crash Course Physics

Special Relativity: Crash Course Physics #42

Explore the world of physics, motion, and energy with Dr. Shini Somara.

Special Relativity: Crash Course Physics #42

Season 1 Episode 42 | 8m 25s | CC

So we've all heard of relativity, right? But... what is relativity? And how does it relate to light? And motion? In this episode of Crash Course Physics, Shini talks to us about perspective, observation, and how relativity is REALLY weird!

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