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Say we have two objects: A and B. In A's IRF, B moves with velocity +v. Then, B undergoes time dilation, and from B's perspective, the passage of time for A has sped up.

However, in B's IRF, A moves with velocity -v. Then, A undergoes time dilation, and from B's perspective, the passage of time for B has sped up.

This is a contradiction, the passage of time in A can't have sped up relative to B. What am I missing?

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tom894
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  • A sees B's time going more slowly, but B is unaware of that observation, so obviously B's time does not change. This is an area that is taught awfully in most courses I have seen, and I think it is at the root of what you are missing. – m4r35n357 May 14 '21 at 08:53

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