Twin Paradox: Time & Speed Explained

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radioactive8

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Aug 28, 2012

hi .. i don't understand in the twin paradox and in general and special relativity why time changes if speed changes
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ghwellsjr

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Aug 28, 2012

Why don't you click on the links at the bottom of this page to get some answers.

You do realize that this is probably the most answered question on this forum, don't you?

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