Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What is the Twin Paradox Theory?

  1. Both twin will get stretched equally as they make their way to the black hole.

  2. If both the twins set off in opposite direction into space in a high speed rocket, they will meet each other at the same point in the universe.

  3. If one of the twin sets off a journey into space in a high speed jet and returns after many years, he will have aged much lesser than the twin who was on Earth

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The twin paradox demonstrates time dilation in special relativity: a twin traveling at high speed ages slower than their Earth-bound sibling. This occurs because the traveling twin experiences acceleration and deceleration, breaking the symmetry between the two reference frames. Options A and B describe scenarios unrelated to the actual paradox.

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