We can imagine two observers in relative motion, one at speed v relative to the other.

In frame O', light travels a distance 2L' in time 2t', so
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The above equation implies that time appears to pass more slowly on a moving clock since![]()
We can imagine two observers in relative motion, one at speed v relative to the other.

In frame O', light travels a distance 2L' in time 2t', so
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The above equation implies that time appears to pass more slowly on a moving clock since![]()