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Relativistic time contraction. p.22, 177, 201.

The three observed effects supporting the general theory of relativity are interpreted in a purely phenomenological manner. It is shown what kind of ad hoc assumptions about the effects of the gravitational potential on physical quantities are suitable to account for the three effects (the perihelion motion of the planets; the deflection of light in a gravitational field; and the gravitational red shift.)

Refers to a new analysis produced by G. Builder and criticized by H. Dingle, then states that "both introduce concealed hypotheses, and that the methods of the special theory cannot produce a unique answer."

A discussion of various notions of time, including brief mention of the clock paradox.

Bibliography, p.184-186.

Discusses distance between two points; time between two events; and apparent contraction.

The theory of the recent experiment of Ives and Stilwell, concerning the changes to be expected in the rate of a moving clock, is developed on the basis of the special theory of relativity.