A4 1 Relativistic view of Alice in Wonderland

Abstract

This paper investigates whether the temporal discrepancy Alice experiences in Wonderland (2010 film) relative to the real world could be explained by special or general relativity. Special relativity requires Wonderland to be moving at ≈ 99.99% the speed of light, an implausible cinematic scenario unless she is moving at a state of rest alongside everything around her. General relativity calculations a planet with either a lethal surface gravity (≈ 7×10 ⁹ ms ^-2) or a radius (≈ 9×10 ^-3 m) approaching its Schwarzschild radius (a black hole). Our analysis concludes that the observed time dilation in the film is incompatible with the principles of special or general relativity under realistic conditions.