In non-relativistic classical mechanics, Newton's concept of "relative, apparent, and common time" can be used in the formulation of a prescription for the synchronization of clocks. Events seen by two different observers in motion relative to each other produce a mathematical concept of time that works sufficiently well for describing the everyday phenomena of most people's experience. In the late nineteenth century, physicists encountered problems with the classical understanding of time, in connection with the behavior of electricity and magnetism. Einstein resolved these problems by invoking a method of synchronizing clocks using the constant, finite speed of light as the maximum signal velocity. This led directly to the result that observers in motion relative to one another measure different elapsed times for the same event. COUNT 4
QSN1 What Newtonian concept can be used in the formulation of an idea for the synchronization of clocks? ANS1 concept of "relative, apparent, and common time" QSN2 In which century did physicists encounter problems with the understanding of time? ANS2 the late nineteenth century QSN3 The behavior of which two phenomena caused physicists to encounter problems with their understanding of time in the late 19th century? ANS3 the behavior of electricity and magnetism QSN4 Which famous scientist resolved these issues? ANS4 Einstein