questfortruth
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We were taught that the formula t = (1-v^2/c^2)^{1/2} T relates the time t on
the ship's clock to the time T that will pass on Earth.
Thus, according to the formula, when v is about c, the time t is about zero t=0.
But the ship on its way to Earth passes Pluto at a speed of about c. The ship's length is L.
Then, the total flight time t will not be zero but will be at least L/c.
For replies: Riemann's hypothesis via Robin's Theorem, arXiv:2401.07635 [math.NT]
the ship's clock to the time T that will pass on Earth.
Thus, according to the formula, when v is about c, the time t is about zero t=0.
But the ship on its way to Earth passes Pluto at a speed of about c. The ship's length is L.
Then, the total flight time t will not be zero but will be at least L/c.
For replies: Riemann's hypothesis via Robin's Theorem, arXiv:2401.07635 [math.NT]