why twin in rocket ALWAYS the one who ages slower?

Subject: why twin in rocket ALWAYS the one who ages slower?

Date: Fri Sep 15 13:12:24 2006
Posted by james jacob
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Area of science: Physics
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If the universe cannot determine which of two objects is going faster, and 
therfore which "clock" is running slower, why is it always the twin who is in 
the rocket going near spead of light that is much younger on return to earth 
then the one who stayed at home?  Seems that the universe "decides" that it is 
the rocket which is traveling at .95 C, not the Earth. Why?

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