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clock paradox

clock paradox noun: the phenomenon in which two observers who start together with identical clocks, follow different timelines, and then rejoin can have different elapsed times on their clocks, especially if one travels at a relativistic speed.

Noun

clock paradox (plural clock paradoxes)

  1. (relativity) The phenomenon in which two observers who start together with identical clocks, follow different timelines, and then rejoin can have different elapsed times on their clocks, especially if one travels at a relativistic speed.
    Synonyms:
    twin paradox

clock paradox meaning in Tamil

clock paradox in Tamil

physical phenomenon
கடிகாரப் புதிர் kaṭikārap putir

Synonyms of clock paradox

Forms of clock paradox

pluralclock paradoxes

Questions about clock paradox

What does clock paradox mean?
Clock paradox means the phenomenon in which two observers who start together with identical clocks, follow different timelines, and then rejoin can have different elapsed times on their clocks, especially if one travels at a relativistic speed.
What is clock paradox in Tamil?
Clock paradox in Tamil is கடிகாரப் புதிர் (kaṭikārap putir). See Clock paradox meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is clock paradox?
Clock paradox is a noun.
What is the plural of clock paradox?
The plural of clock paradox is clock paradoxes.

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