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Guys can anybody explain me the famous "Twin Paradox"
--->Sampath
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The twin paradox itself makes those assumptions.Is it possible to explain the twin paradox
without assuming that
* The laws of physics are the same in all inertial reference frames
* The speed of light is always the same regardless of reference frame
can you explain, what is time dilation? and give it's general formula.sylvan said:please explain clearly
The twin paradox is a thought experiment in the theory of relativity that involves two identical twins, one of whom travels through space at high speeds while the other stays on Earth. When the traveling twin returns, they will have aged less than the twin who stayed on Earth, due to the effects of time dilation.
Time dilation is a phenomenon in which time appears to pass at different rates for objects moving at different speeds. In the twin paradox, the traveling twin experiences time passing slower due to their high speed, while the stationary twin experiences time passing at a normal rate. This results in a difference in their ages when they are reunited.
The twin paradox is a hypothetical phenomenon used to illustrate the concepts of time dilation and the relativity of simultaneity in the theory of relativity. While the effects of time dilation have been observed in experiments, the twin paradox itself is not a real-life scenario, as it would require one twin to travel at extremely high speeds for an extended period of time.
No, the twin paradox is not an example of time travel. Time travel involves moving backwards or forwards in time, while the twin paradox involves time passing at different rates for two individuals who are in different reference frames due to their relative speeds.
The twin paradox highlights the counterintuitive effects of time dilation and the relativity of simultaneity, which are important concepts in the theory of relativity. It also has practical implications for space travel, as astronauts traveling at high speeds will experience time passing at a slower rate, leading to differences in their ages compared to people on Earth.