In the light clock experiment of the time dilation theory, why does the light travel in triangles for the light clock in motion when the outside observer is viewing it. I'm not able to understand why does the light travel a longer distance for the light clock in motion as compared to the stationery light clock. The distance between the mirrors in both the light clock is the same. The only difference is that one is in motion and the other is not. If the distance between the mirrors in both the light clocks is the same, then why does light have to travel in triangles for the light clock in motion when the outside observer is viewing it. Why can't it travel straight as it does in the stationery light clock. Please explain. I'm unable to understand the concept of time dilation.
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