In the situation described in problem R4T.4, the train passengers are moving, but Rob is at rest. Therefore, the train passengers measure less time between the events than Rob does.

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In the situation described, which involves relative motion and the principles of special relativity, Rob, who is at rest relative to the event, would actually measure more time between the events (due to time dilation) than the train passengers who are in motion.

In the Situation Described in Problem R4T