[net.misc] relativistic clock

lew (01/21/83)

Several statements were made to the effect that circular motion
cannot be treated within the context of special relativity. This is
a misconception. The proper time along any path between any two
space time points can be calculated by integration. The only restriction is
that the coordinates which describe the path must be wrt an inertial frame.
The result will be the same whatever inertial frame is used, for a
given path.

Lew Mammel, Jr. ihuxr!lew

dag (01/24/83)

Okay - I've got it...  Let us spin the power station around... (-:
				dag