SuperFast Guides

The SuperFast Guides are quick and easy summaries of relativity and related subjects. Each one focuses on the main and most important points, with further information available from the main E = mc 2 Explained website.
Einstein - A short biography of Albert Einstein
Special Relativity - How time changes due to speed
General Relativity - How time changes due to gravity
Time Dilation - Different time for different observers
Black Holes - How they form and what they are
The Twin Paradox - Twins ageing at different speeds
A selection of more detailed pages:
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The Basics What do the E = mc 2 units mean?
Solving the Equation A simple walk-through of the equation
Deriving the Equation Deriving E = mc 2 with simple working
E = mc 2 Calculator A quick and easy calculator
Time Dilation Calculator How long does it take to reach the stars?
Time Dilation Worked Examples Solving the time dilation equation
Time Dilation at “Low” Speeds How is time affected when flying?
The Light Clock A theoretical proof of time dilation
The SuperFast Guides
The Time Dilation Formula - Explained quickly and easily

SuperFast Guides

The SuperFast Guides are quick and easy summaries of relativity and related subjects. Each one focuses on the main and most important points, with further information available from the main E = mc 2 Explained website.
Einstein - A short biography of Albert Einstein
Special Relativity - How time changes due to speed
General Relativity - How time changes due to gravity
Time Dilation - Different time for different observers
Black Holes - How they form and what they are
The Twin Paradox - Twins ageing at different speeds
A selection of more detailed pages:
The Basics What do the E = mc 2 units mean?
Solving the Equation A simple walk-through of the equation
Deriving the Equation Deriving E = mc 2 with simple working
E = mc 2 Calculator A quick and easy calculator
Time Dilation Calculator How long does it take to reach the stars?
Time Dilation Worked Examples Solving the time dilation equation
Time Dilation at “Low” Speeds How is time affected when flying?
The Light Clock A theoretical proof of time dilation
The Time Dilation Formula - Explained quickly and easily