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littleHilbert
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A Galilean transformation is defined as a transformation that preserves the structure of Galilean space, namely:
1. time intervals;
2. spatial distances between any two simultaneous events;
3. rectilinear motions.
Can anyone give a short argument for the fact that only measuring the distance between simultaneous events is relevant? I've just read one in the Course on Mathematical Physics by Szekeres, but I am not particularly enthusiastic about it. I'm willing to say a few words about that, but for the moment I just wonder what other people would say on this issue.
1. time intervals;
2. spatial distances between any two simultaneous events;
3. rectilinear motions.
Can anyone give a short argument for the fact that only measuring the distance between simultaneous events is relevant? I've just read one in the Course on Mathematical Physics by Szekeres, but I am not particularly enthusiastic about it. I'm willing to say a few words about that, but for the moment I just wonder what other people would say on this issue.