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arxiv: 0907.4482 · v1 · pith:PEDYEXKHnew · submitted 2009-07-26 · ⚛️ physics.class-ph

Thomas rotation and Mocanu paradox -- not at all paradoxical

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Non-commutativity of the Einstein velocity addition, in case of non-collinear velocities, seemingly gives rise to a conflict with reciprocity principle. However, Thomas rotation comes at a rescue and the paradox is avoided. It is shown that such a resolution of the so called Mocanu paradox is completely natural from the point of view of basic premises of special relativity.

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