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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
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+ | Einstein used the term ''Gedankenexperiment'' (German for "{{w|thought experiment}}"), where one thinks through a scientific experiment, one too impractical or impossible to actually perform, in order to examine its consequences. Moving close to the speed of light is an example of a currently-impossible experiment. The comic mixes the term with "badonkadonk", a slang term for a good-looking butt. | ||
− | + | {{w|Lorentz contraction}} is a consequence of special relativity, whereby objects contract in the direction of travel. The appearance of rotation is known as {{w|Terrell rotation}}. The title text then connects this rotation to the Shakira song ''{{w|Hips Don't Lie}}''. | |
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− | {{w|Lorentz contraction}} is a consequence of special relativity, whereby objects contract in the direction of travel. | ||
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==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
− | :[ | + | :[A box is shown with Albert Einstein in a thinking pose.] |
− | + | :Albert Einstein: If I were traveling at the speed of light, my butt would look ''awesome.'' | |
− | :Einstein: If I were traveling at the speed of light, my butt would look ''awesome'' | + | :Einstein was famed for his ''Gedankedank.'' |
− | :Einstein was famed for his ''Gedankedank'' | ||
{{comic discussion}} | {{comic discussion}} | ||
[[Category:Comics featuring real people]] | [[Category:Comics featuring real people]] | ||
[[Category:Physics]] | [[Category:Physics]] | ||
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