Chapter 26, Problem 8Q

To determine

The possibility of a son being much older than the mother if the mother being a woman astronaut comes back home from a long trip.

Answer to Problem 8Q

Solution:

Her son will now be much older than she is after her trip.

Explanation of Solution

The young-looking astronaut has been traveling at high speed for many earth years. Her clock will be slow compared to the earth so her son may now be much older than she is after her trip.

Conclusion:

So, it is concluded that her son now will be much older than she is after her trip because, in space, the time will be slow compared to earth.