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If you lived in a world where people regularly traveled at speeds near the speed of light, why would it be risky to make a dental appointment for $10: 00$ a.m. next Thursday?
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When people travel at speeds near the speed of light, time dilation occurs. Time dilation is a difference in the elapsed time as measured by two observers, due to the relative difference in their velocities. In simpler terms, time moves slower for the person Show more…
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