Joan P.

asked • 06/17/18

special relativity noticing how objects which are stationary appear to be moving when you drive by

All the trees by the side of highway fly by  (to the rear) when you drive straight ahead with  no acceleration or bumps in road and    you seem not to be moving at all  (if you suspend your awareness that you are in a car with foot on gas.)  does this mean  these trees
are the moving frame  with time dilation and length shortening and you aren't (although they think you are?)  Which one is the moving frame?

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Arturo O. answered • 06/17/18

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