2006-09-02 14:50:24 · 7 answers · asked by ? 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Yes the distance between point A and Point B changes. Here's what might have happened, think that earth is alive and breathing, think of it as your own belly. When you left Point A and going to point B earth exhaled and when you returned from point B to Point A it inhaled. Its called earth's inhaling theory
2006-09-02 15:10:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to say that the points are moving apart.
For example, the universe is expanding. So if a spaceship goes to another solar system, them return trip will be a further distance.
2006-09-02 22:00:18 · answer #2 · answered by PC_Load_Letter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're talking about plane trips, then i can explain. if you're going east, the earth turns against the direction you're going. if you're travelling west, you have to travel with the earth's spin. so you have to "catch up." but if you take roads the same way on land, it should be the same exact amount.
2006-09-02 22:38:50 · answer #3 · answered by !{¤©¤}! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't, unless you take a different route, or the spacetime inbetween has expanded while you were at point B.
2006-09-02 21:54:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Penny,
It is called 'anticipation'.
2006-09-02 21:57:35 · answer #5 · answered by vim 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only in a world that is anisotropic.
Doug
2006-09-02 22:22:34 · answer #6 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because you forgot to reset your trip meter.
2006-09-02 21:54:55 · answer #7 · answered by Traveler 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋