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mananvpanchal
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Hello, All
I read the article:
http://math.ucr.edu/home/baez/physics/Relativity/SR/TwinParadox/twin_paradox.html
But, I cannot understand how just asymmetry (without acceleration) can cause less age of moving observer.
The article says:
I cannot understand why do Terence see an Outbound Leg of long duration and an Inbound Leg of very short duration?
Please, explain me this. But, no maths please.
I read the article:
http://math.ucr.edu/home/baez/physics/Relativity/SR/TwinParadox/twin_paradox.html
But, I cannot understand how just asymmetry (without acceleration) can cause less age of moving observer.
The article says:
All well and good, but this discussion at first just seems to sharpen the paradox! Stella sees what Terence sees: a slow clock on the Outbound Leg, a fast clock on the Inbound Leg. Whence comes the asymmetry between Stella and Terence?
Answer: in the duration of the Inbound and Outbound Legs, as seen. For Stella, each Leg takes about a year. Terence maintains that Stella's turnaround takes place at year 7 at a distance of nearly 7 light-years, so he won't see it until nearly year 14. Terence sees an Outbound Leg of long duration, and an Inbound Leg of very short duration.
I cannot understand why do Terence see an Outbound Leg of long duration and an Inbound Leg of very short duration?
Please, explain me this. But, no maths please.
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