Undergrad Struggling with the Special Relativity and simultaneity

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The discussion centers on the concept of simultaneity in special relativity, specifically how two events perceived as simultaneous in one inertial frame may not be simultaneous in another. The example of lightning strikes observed from a stationary platform and a moving train illustrates this point, as the train observer sees the strikes at different times due to their motion relative to the light from the strikes. Participants argue about the implications of the Michelson-Morley experiment, with some asserting it proves simultaneity while others contend it does not directly relate to the concept of simultaneity in relativity. The conversation emphasizes that simultaneity is a deduction based on perspective rather than an absolute truth. Ultimately, the thread seeks clarity on the nature of simultaneity across different frames of reference in the context of special relativity.
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The OP's question has been answered, multiple times. Thread closed.
 
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