|
| > When the second clock stays fixed on earth it seems natural to
| > consider its proper time as the really useful variable (standard?).
|
| The whole idea of a "standard" frame is contrary to the
| spirit of relativity.
|
It may be contrary to the spirit of relativity, but it is natural to do
what Bob did, because the "earth clock's" frame is coincident with a
single inertial RF, the frame of Moe's clock doesn't. And special
relativity does single out inertial RF's as being special.
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