Minkowski Space: Can Objects Have Same World Line?

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In Minkowski Space, two objects cannot have the same world line even if they travel at the same speed. For two objects to share a world line, they must occupy the same points in spacetime simultaneously, which is impossible if they are distinct entities. The discussion emphasizes the necessity of plotting trajectories to visualize this concept clearly.

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Can two objects have same world line in Minkowski Space, if they are having same speeds ?
 
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They would also have to pass through the same points at the same times... try plotting it out and see.
 

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