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Can anybody PLEASE explain the twin paradox to me? I just don't get it!
Originally posted by Tail
**ready to jump off a cliff**
**miserable**
I still don't understand...
WHY does movement make one's time flow slower?
WHY does movement make one's time flow slower?
Originally posted by Tail
**ready to jump off a cliff**
**miserable**
I still don't understand...
WHY does movement make one's time flow slower?
Originally posted by Tail
**ready to jump off a cliff**
**miserable**
I still don't understand...
WHY does movement make one's time flow slower?
Originally posted by Tail
Wait, I've an idea...
A question: does traveling warp time?
The twin paradox is a thought experiment in physics that explores the effects of time dilation and the concept of relativity. It involves identical twins, one of whom travels at high speeds while the other stays on Earth. When the traveling twin returns, they will have aged less than their twin on Earth.
The twin paradox demonstrates the theory of relativity by showing how time can pass differently for objects in different frames of reference. The traveling twin experiences time passing more slowly due to their high speed, while the twin on Earth experiences time passing at a normal rate. This is known as time dilation, one of the key principles of relativity.
The twin paradox is a thought experiment that helps explain the concepts of time dilation and relativity. While it is not a real-life scenario that has been observed, it is based on well-established scientific principles and has been confirmed through experiments with atomic clocks and astronauts in space.
No, the effects of the twin paradox are only noticeable at extremely high speeds, close to the speed of light. These speeds are not achievable in everyday life, so the twin paradox is only observable in thought experiments or in experiments with advanced technology, such as particle accelerators.
While the twin paradox has been confirmed through experiments and is well-understood by scientists, there are still some unresolved issues and debates surrounding it. For example, some argue that the paradox can be resolved by considering the effects of acceleration and gravity, rather than just uniform motion. Additionally, there are ongoing discussions about the philosophical implications of the paradox and its relationship to other theories, such as the theory of quantum mechanics.