Galilean transformation

GPTKB entity

Statements (24)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:transformation
concept in classical mechanics
gptkbp:appliesTo gptkb:Newtonian_mechanics
gptkbp:assumes absolute space
absolute time
gptkbp:category physics
gptkbp:contrastsWith Lorentz transformation
gptkbp:describes relationship between coordinates in different inertial frames
gptkbp:failsAt relativistic speeds
gptkbp:firstDescribed 17th century
gptkbp:form t' = t
x' = x - vt
y' = y
z' = z
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Galilean transformation
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Galileo_Galilei
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:principle_of_relativity
inertial frame of reference
gptkbp:usedIn classical physics
gptkbp:validOn velocities are much less than the speed of light
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lorentz_transformations
gptkb:Lorentz_transformation
gptkb:Galilean_relativity
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5