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So time dilation is the concept that time slows down relative to the speeds at which you travel. The faster you move through space (Albert Einsteins relativity theory) the slower things are perceived. Right?
I’m a bit rusty but: If an individual moved the speed of light in the direction of the speed of light, then light would be perceived at a “stand still” to that individual, correct? Traveling at equal speeds. But if a by stander was standing in place with no acceleration, they’d “see” you moving the speed of light (not actually possible but theoretically). Think of an individual in a car and a a pedestrian on a sidewalk.
Inversely, if a car is coming from the opposite direction as you pass by one another, that would make them look like they’re moving faster.
I used to run track and field and from where the gun goes off, as I sprinted time was literally slow. I was very fast, 10.6 seconds. In that 10.6 seconds I was always able to recall EXACTLY what happened and at what part of the race. Body and technical adjustments, foot strikes, cadence and patterns. 10 seconds- as fast as it was, felt like at least 30. I had time to think, adjust my strategy, and literally create plans as I ran- my coach was always awed by this concept and that was what pushed me to research this more- time perception varying at high velocity speeds.
The relevancy: Light travels, bends and hits the eye and lenses. If you research why it’s hard to hit a fly, it’s because flies literally receives light/images at much faster speeds due to the composition of their lenses, especially comparatively to ours. Is it possible that their lens composition and reception of light could actually be proof of this? Cats can battle snakes, but humans can’t evade at their levels. This has always intrigued me extensively and I wish I majored in physics but I’d like other takes on this.
Edit: Lol, guys I got it- remember I’m not versed and thus why I ask. Thank you for all of the comments- I am going to continue trying to research this. Both concepts still intrigue me, and I love to learn!
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