Explanations & calculations
- according to the theory of time dilation, time runs slower for those who travel at speeds so close to the speed of light.
- Who is in motion here is the astronaut & his time (Δτ) —according to the requirement— should be half the time for an earth dweller (Δt)
- Then according to the time equation,
ΔtΔt=γΔτ=γ(2Δt)⋯[Δτ=0.5Δt]
γ1−c2v21v=2=2=0.866c
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