What affect would antigravity have on time?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the potential effects of antigravity on time. It is debated whether antigravity would simply reverse the effects of normal gravity or if it would have a different warping effect on time. However, it is noted that negative mass has never been measured and the question remains theoretical. It is also pointed out that negative and positive masses would only repel each other, not attract.
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Theoreticly, what affect would antigravity have on time? What I mean is would it send nearby objects BACKWARDS in time, or simply do the INVERSE of normal gravity?
 
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Originally posted by Sikz
Theoreticly, what affect would antigravity have on time? What I mean is would it send nearby objects BACKWARDS in time, or simply do the INVERSE of normal gravity?

It would just be an inverse.
 
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Wait a minute, Sikz has an interesting point. Gravity = accelerated motion, and accelerated motion distorts space and time. If antigravity does the inverse of regular gravity in space, then shouldn't it also warp time differently?
 
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Yes, it would seem that this different warping of time would be one of two things: Either it would be inverse to gravity's effect, speeding up time relative to the rest of the universe, or it would be utterly opposite, actually moving BACKWARDS through time. It seems that one of these would happen (unless someone else has another possibility), but I'm really not sure which... Any ideas?
 
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Originally posted by Mentat
Wait a minute, Sikz has an interesting point. Gravity = accelerated motion, and accelerated motion distorts space and time. If antigravity does the inverse of regular gravity in space, then shouldn't it also warp time differently?


No, just the direction would alter. But negative energies (or masses) have never been measured, and thus the question is only theoretical. And notice this: if we had a piece with negative mass, and another similar, they would attract to each other the same way the two positive masses do. Repelling effect only takes place when one mass is positive and the other is negative.
 

What affect would antigravity have on time?

1. How does antigravity affect the flow of time?

Antigravity would have a significant effect on the flow of time. According to Einstein's theory of relativity, time is relative and can be affected by gravity. Antigravity would counteract the effects of gravity, causing time to slow down relative to an observer outside the antigravity field.

2. Would time travel be possible with antigravity?

It is a popular belief that antigravity could potentially allow for time travel. However, this is still a topic of debate among scientists. Some theories suggest that the manipulation of gravity could create a space-time warp, making time travel theoretically possible.

3. How would antigravity affect the aging process?

If antigravity could slow down time, it could potentially slow down the aging process as well. This is because aging is a result of the natural progression of time. With time moving slower in an antigravity field, the aging process would also slow down.

4. Could antigravity affect the accuracy of timekeeping devices?

Yes, antigravity could potentially affect the accuracy of timekeeping devices. This is because timekeeping devices, such as clocks and watches, work based on the vibrations of a quartz crystal. If time is moving at a different rate within an antigravity field, it could cause discrepancies in keeping time accurately.

5. How would antigravity impact our perception of time?

Antigravity would have a significant impact on our perception of time. It could potentially make time feel slower or faster depending on the strength of the antigravity field. This could also affect our sense of time passing and our perception of past, present, and future.

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