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It is possible to time travel? Support your answer using consequences of Special Relativity.

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It is possible to time travel? Support your answer using consequences of Special Relativity.

Definition Definition Theory that describes how space and time interact. The special theory of relativity is based on two postulates in Albert Einstein's first formulation: The laws of physics do not change in each inertial frame of reference. The speed of light in free space is constant.

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