The discussion revolves around the concept of velocity in the context of space-time, particularly in relation to special relativity. Participants explore whether one maintains a constant velocity through space-time and what that velocity might be, considering the interplay between spatial movement and time dilation.
Participants express differing views on the nature of velocity through space-time, with some asserting a constant velocity while others provide alternative interpretations. The discussion remains unresolved with multiple competing views present.
Limitations include potential confusion between 'velocity in space' and 'rate of advance in space-time', as well as the dependence on the definitions of velocity and time in the context of special relativity.
nasageek said:I was just wondering are you always going at a constant velocity through space-time since, as your through space increases you time slows down and vice versa. So does this mean you are maintaining a constant velocity, and if so what is that velocity.
To avoid confusion with the usual 'velocity in space', it is better tp speak about 'rate of advance in space-time'. What you describe is one possible geometrical interpretation of SR visualized here:nasageek said:I was just wondering are you always going at a constant velocity through space-time since, as your through space increases you time slows down and vice versa. So does this mean you are maintaining a constant velocity, and if so what is that velocity.
The ratio of the times measured by a moving clock and the observers clock, can be viewed as the moving clock's 'velocity through time', in respect to that observer.nasageek said:If your velocity is c then what is the measure of your velocity through time?