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11. Synchronization of Clocks

Let us now take a look at some of the consequences of the fact that the concept of simultaneity is relative. An immediate consequence, which I hope is obvious, is that clocks that are synchronized in one frame will not be observed to be synchronized from another frame.

Clocks synchronized in the ground frame


Clocks synchronized in the car frame



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