Clock paradox

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe phenomenon in which two observers who start together with identical clocks, follow different timelines, and then rejoin can have different elapsed times on their clocks, especially if one travels at a relativistic speed.

Synonyms

twin paradox twins paradox grandfather paradox arrow paradox paradox paradoxy closed time loop observer's paradox pseudosynchrony time loop synchronology achronality

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