Title: 5 Twin Paradox A Thought Experiment Illustrating The Effects Of Time Dilation Where One Twin Travels At A High Speed While The Other Remains On Earth Leading To Different Aging Experiences
Course: Relativity > Section: Module 13: 5 Twin Paradox A Thought Experiment Illustrating The Effects Of Time Dilation Where One Twin Travels At A High Speed While The Other Remains On Earth Leading To Different Aging Experiences

5. Twin Paradox: A thought experiment illustrating the effects of time dilation, where one twin travels at a high speed while the other remains on Earth, leading to different aging experiences.

Twin Paradox

The Twin Paradox is a thought experiment that arises from the theory of relativity, specifically Einstein’s special theory of relativity. It beautifully illustrates the concept of time dilation, which is the difference in the elapsed time measured by two observers, due to a relative difference in velocity between them.

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