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Talk:Counterexamples to Relativity (view source)
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== Disclaimer added to the top of the page informing readers that relativity ''has'' been proven capable of prediction and scientific accuracy ==
The results of the experiment can be found here:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/05/science/space/05gravity.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss
== Counter-example removed because of the experiment listed above ==
The counterexample "The inability of the theory to lead to other insights, contrary to every verified theory of physics." was removed, because the prediction and recent confirmation of the dragging of spacetime demonstrates that it did lead to such insights
== Twins Paradox removed ==
This paradox has already been solved pretty simply, it is only an issue if you don't consider that a change in direction makes the reference frame of either twin non-inertial. In the non-inertial reference frame that is exists from the reverse in direction that is necessary for the twins to reunite, the time dilation is essentially also reversed, so they will be the same age upon their second meeting. In short, Einstein's prediction that the acceleration that one twin uniquely undergoes would remove the effects was correct.
Wikipedia actually covers this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twin_paradox#Resolution_of_the_paradox_in_special_relativity
== Barn and ladder paradox removed ==
This paradox has been solved pretty simply as well; Simultaneity is not preserved under special relativity, which is one of the basic principles that makes it work. Wikipedia covers this one pretty concisely, as well:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ladder_paradox#Resolution
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