Discuss the physical interpretation of this result

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Suppose that a point P in space-time with coordinates x = (x, x₄) lies inside the backward light cone as measured in a frame S. This mean that x . x < 0 and x₄ < 0 in frame S. Prove that these two conditions are satisfied in ALL inertial frames. Discuss the physical interpretation of this result.

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