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37.4 The Twin Paradox: Without Acceleration
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Module 37: The Twin Paradox: Without Acceleration - Problem 1

In this problem, you’ll work through the Twin Paradox. Imagine that Gracie travels at 99101c{99 \over 101} c, and according to George, who stays on Earth, she travels 99 light-years, at which point Germaine passes Gracie, synchronizes her clock to Gracie’s, and heads back to Earth, also at speed 99101c{99 \over 101} c.

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    According to George, what will his clock read when Gracie reaches the location where Germaine takes over for the return trip?

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    According to George, what will his clock read when Germaine passes him?

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    According to George, what will Gracie's clock read when she passes Germaine?

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    According to George, what will Germaine's clock read when she passes him?

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    According to Gracie, when she passes Germaine, what time is it on George's clock?

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    Let PP be the point where Gracie passes Germaine. According to Gracie, what time is it on the clock at PP in George's frame, when she passes Germaine?

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    According to Germaine, what time will it be on George's clock when she passes Gracie?

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    According to Germaine, what will her clock read when she passes by George?

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    According to Germaine, what will George's clock read when she passes him?

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