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Twin paradox

physical science Maturity 9-11

Imagine two twins. One goes on a fast space trip. The other stays on Earth. When the traveler comes home, they are younger. The twin on Earth grew more. Time moves differently in space.

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File:Mark and Scott Kelly at the Johnson Space Center, Houston Texas.jpg
Mark and Scott Kelly at the Johnson Space...
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WiechertTwin.svg
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Twin Paradox Animated.gif
File:Twin Paradox Minkowski Diagram.svg
Twin Paradox Minkowski Diagram.svg
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