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Old 16-February-2002, 10:16 AM
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On 2002-02-15 22:11, Peter B wrote:
You ask why a short period of decelleration would make such a difference. The answer is that the decelleration wouldn't be for a short period of time, but for half the journey.
I disagree, I think. The GR variation of the twin paradox link I gave earlier is my attempt to deal with that aspect of it, although there are other approaches that you can find at the sci.physics faq links.