Lambda: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan MIPA dan Aplikasinya
Vol. 5 No. 4 (2026): Lambda

Eksplorasi Relativistik Fenomena Dilatasi Waktu: Studi Kritis Perjalanan Roket melalui Simulasi Virtual Walter Fendt

Septi Maria (Universitas Negeri Medan)
Jessica Urischiliya Banjarnahor (Universitas Negeri Medan)
Katherine Cindy Apriliana Sibarani (Universitas Negeri Medan)
Cesilia Sondang Uli Sitanggang (Universitas Negeri Medan)
Vesona Cahya Rohana Sinaga (Universitas Negeri Medan)
Dame Lamtiur Simanjuntak (Universitas Negeri Medan)
Veronika Vransiska Tarigan (Universitas Negeri Medan)
Cinta Marcella Namira (Universitas Negeri Medan)
Ribka Nainggolan (Universitas Negeri Medan)
Arya Sandro Simanjorang (Universitas Negeri Medan)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jan 2026

Abstract

This study aims to explore the phenomenon of time dilation based on the Special Theory of Relativity through the Walter Fendt Relativity Simulation. The main problem in this research is how the relative velocity of an object affects the difference in time rates between two observers in different reference frames. The research employs a virtual experimental method with a descriptive quantitative approach. Data were obtained from simulations with relative velocities of (v/c = 0.3, 0.6, 0.8, 0.9, and 0.95), which were then compared with theoretical calculations using Einstein’s time dilation equation. The results indicate that as the relative velocity increases, the time difference between the two observers becomes greater. The percentage of agreement between the simulation and theoretical results shows a very small deviation, indicating that the Walter Fendt simulation has good validity in representing the concept of time dilation. These findings suggest that virtual simulations are effective in enhancing the understanding of relativistic concepts in modern physics learning.

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lambda

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Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Education Mathematics Physics Public Health Other

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Lambda adalah Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan MIPA dan Aplikasinya yang diterbitkan oleh Lembaga Bale Literasi. Terbit tiga kali setahun yakni setiap bulan April, Agustus dan Desember. Focus & Scope : Education Assessment and Evaluation Curriculum Development Distance Learning Higher-Order Thinking ...