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In this problem, you’ll work through the Twin Paradox. Imagine that Gracie travels at ${99 \over 101} c$, 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 ${99 \over 101} c$.
Module 37: The Twin Paradox: Without Acceleration – Problem 1
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Question 1 of 9
1. Question
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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Question 2 of 9
2. Question
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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4. Question
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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6. Question
Let $P$ be the point where Gracie passes Germaine. According to Gracie, what time is it on the clock at $P$ 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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