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Geometric definition absolute velocity in affine spaces
currently I am reading the following paper by Halvorson and Clifton (https://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/0103041) where they try to argue that localizable particles are inconsistent with relativistic ...
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If absolute velocity does not exist, how can we say a rocket accelerates in empty space?
If a rocket in space fires its thrusters, it is propelled forwards as per the laws of motion. This can be measured by its position relative to other bodies in the universe.
Hypothetically if there ...
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Does velocity or acceleration cause time dilation?
What causes time dilation? Acceleration or velocity?
I've seen multiple comments on this forum that assert velocity is the cause, but that doesn't seem right to me. You can't have velocity without ...
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