> If it were simultaneous in both frames, then what exactly > would the "relativity of simultaneity" be? (I can't wait > for this one). Rod: The flashes hit simultaneously in the track frame at t=x, and simultaneously in the train frame at t=y. These are relative times. c+v and c-v are applicable in the track and train frames wrt to the other frame but not to each owns frame. Otherwise, that would mean that the speed of light is not c in every frame. Do you now understand what Ken is trying to teach you? Rod Ryker... It is reasoning and faith that bind truth. |
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