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Special Relativity and the Twin Paradox

How can just two rules of Einstein's 1905 theory of special relativity lead to seemingly paradoxical changes in the perception of time? This video was inspired by a special relativity class in high school. Special relativity was one of the first subjects that made me go, “wow, that’s really how the world works?!” It stretched my imagination, as I hope the twin paradox will yours.

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  • Originally Aired March 30, 2015
  • Runtime 5 minutes
  • Network YouTube
  • Created April 12, 2016 by
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  • Modified April 12, 2016 by
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