Two twins travel away from each other at relativistic speed. The time-dilation result from relativity says that
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Two twins travel away from each other at relativistic speed. The time-dilation result from relativity says that each twin sees the other’s clock running slow, so each says the other has aged less. How would you reply to someone who asks “But which twin really is younger”
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