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Relativity of simultaneity

physical science Maturity 9-11

Time can look different for everyone.

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Einstein train relativity of simultaneity.png
Two things can happen at once for you. But they might happen at different times for a friend in a fast train. It all depends on how you move. Does that sound strange?
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Relativity of Simultaneity Animation.gif
Can you imagine moving so fast?

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Relativity of Simultaneity Animation.gif
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Einstein train relativity of simultaneity.png
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