Answer to the Twin Paradox

[Didymus]

First, define terms:

Time dilation is said to take place due to relative motion. Not the actual forces of acceleration. Thus, two space craft floating by each other in space will each see the other's clock as moving slower, and assume their own clock is moving at the correct rate.

 

 

Any objections so far?

[JVNY]

No objections.

[Spyman]

"According to General Relativity, gravitational time dilation is copresent with the existence of an accelerated reference frame."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravitational_time_dilation#Important_things_to_stress

[Country Boy]

Is there going to be an "answer to the twin paradox" any time soon?

[phyti]

Is there going to be an "answer to the twin paradox" any time soon?

The first part is a counter example to show acceleration is not a factor.

The second part shows all moving clocks lose time, it's just a question of which one loses the most.

 

 

twin clocks2.doc