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Events that are simultaneous in one frame are always simultaneous in another.
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Simultaneity is absolute and does not depend on observer motion.
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Events can be perceived as simultaneous in one frame but not in another due to relative motion.
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Relative motion has no effect on the perception of time or simultaneity.
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Einstein’s Theory of Relativity says that the speed of light is the same for everyone, no matter how fast they’re moving. Because of this, two events that look simultaneous to one observer can look out of order to another moving at a different speed. The faster the relative motion, the more the timing of events shifts, so “now” depends on the observer’s motion. For example, if one person watches a lightning bolt strike a train and a tower at the same instant, someone on a moving train may see the tower strike first, even though the tower and bolt happened together for the stationary observer. This shows that simultaneity is not absolute but changes with each frame of reference.
Detailed Explanation
Einstein showed that what one observer thinks happens at the same instant can differ for another observer moving relative to them. Other options are incorrect because Many think that if events line up for one person they always do for everyone; Some assume simultaneity stays the same no matter how fast you move.
Key Concepts
Relativity of simultaneity
Frames of reference
Time dilation
Topic
Einstein's Theory of Relativity
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