The Tortoise, the Hare, and the Photon
A Tale of Special Relativity (From my book Physics Fables, included in the Resources Library)
The Tortoise, the Hare, and the Photon: A Tale of Special Relativity
Once upon a time, in a magical kingdom (the gateway to this kingdom is only a quarter mile east of where you live) there was a great race, much like the Tour de France or the Iditarod. In this race, the tortoise was the undefeated champion.
You have probably heard the story. Slow and ste…