Twin Paradox: Jerry vs Tom's Time Dilation

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The Twin Paradox illustrates the effects of time dilation as described by Einstein's theory of relativity. In this scenario, Jerry travels to outer space while Tom remains on Earth. Due to time dilation, Tom perceives Jerry's time as slower, while Jerry perceives Tom's time as slower during his journey. Upon Jerry's return, he observes that Tom is older than him, highlighting the non-symmetrical nature of time experienced by the traveling twin compared to the stationary twin.

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form twin paradox, let say Jerry is the one go travel to outer space then back to Earth and Tom is the one stay in earth.

From relativity time dilation,Tom will see time in Jerry will be slower and also for Jerry will see Tom time move slower.

So, just at the time Jerry reach the earth(he spacecraft still moving), he will see Tom actually younger than him. But when the spacecraft land on earth, Jerry now see Tom is older than him. So, what actually happen here? thks
 
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