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English: Schematic view of Einstein's train thought experiment, with two lightnings striking both ends of the moving train simultaneously (as perceived in the stationary observer's inertial frame). Event simultaneity differences are shown for both inertial frames, supported by Minkowski diagrams (not in scale).
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current20:43, 1 September 2010Thumbnail for version as of 20:43, 1 September 20102,278 × 3,509 (605 KB)VgrooFixed some grammar, added some details to charts
08:28, 31 August 2010Thumbnail for version as of 08:28, 31 August 20102,278 × 3,509 (591 KB)VgrooDecreased image resolution
08:25, 31 August 2010Thumbnail for version as of 08:25, 31 August 20104,556 × 7,019 (1.55 MB)Vgroo{{Information |Description={{en|1=Schematic view of Einstein's train thought experiment, with two lightnings striking both ends of the moving train simultaneously (as perceived in the stationary observer's inertial frame). Event simultaneity differences a

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