That is not only an awesome demonstration of physical principles, but also a superb demonstration of engineering skill. That must have taken forever to adjust properly.
The nutshell version essentially states that without an objective external frame of reference, you can't be sure if motion through space is your own, the object(s) nearby or a combination of the two. An objective external frame of reference is impossible because you can't be "outside" the universe.
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If I recall correctly, this is why time dilation happens, in order to make things work out in the end.
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The full explanation and accompanying math, as you might expect, is devilishly complex.
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If I recall correctly, this is why time dilation happens, in order to make things work out in the end.
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The full explanation and accompanying math, as you might expect, is devilishly complex.