825.3 consequences of Einstein's postulates In frame s’: the two light signals do not arrive C2 simultaneously Conclusions: If two events are simultaneous in one inertial reference frame. they may not be simultaneous to any other inertial reference frame moving with respect to the first. 8 25.4 The Lorentz transformation equations Modify the gali the new transformation equations must approach the galilean equations in the limit of small speed. 1. The transformation of coordinates = Ax+Bt For o x=0 Awt+ Bt=0 B=-4 x=Ax- Avt=A(x-vt)22 Conclusions: If two events are simultaneous in one inertial reference frame, they may not be simultaneous to any other inertial reference frame moving with respect to the first. §25.3 consequences of Einstein’s postulates In frame S’: the two light signals do not arrive C’ simultaneously. §25.4 The Lorentz transformation equations Modify the Galilean relativity: the new transformation equations must approach the Galilean equations in the limit of small speed. 1. The transformation of coordinates x = vt x x′ O O′ y y′ S S’ x′ = Ax + Bt For O’ x′ = 0 B Av x Avt Bt = − ′ = + = 0 x′ = Ax − Avt = A(x − vt)