Energy time relationship from an observer in space

In summary, the conversation discusses the relationship between the mass and lifespan of objects in space. It is suggested that the more massive an object is, the less time it will exist for. However, this idea is challenged by the fact that a planet, which is more massive than a top quark, lasts longer. The conversation also brings up the concept of exponential and linear relationships in regards to this topic. The speaker apologizes for any confusion in their wording and is simply seeking clarification on their understanding.
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Entropee
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So here we have the simple equation: E[tex]\uparrow[/tex] T[tex]\downarrow[/tex]

This can also be stated by saying that the more massive (energetic) an object in space is, the less time it will exist for.

But if time passes slower in areas of space near more massive bodies, wouldn't an observer near Body B notice that even though Body A has less mass, it exsists just as long in space as Body B with more mass, because the time passes slower around body B (where the observer is)?

Or is one of these exponential and the other linear?

Sorry for being extremely bad at wording my questions lol, if nobody understands what I'm trying to say it's ok.
 
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Entropee said:
So here we have the simple equation: E[tex]\uparrow[/tex] T[tex]\downarrow[/tex]

This is not an equation. An equation has an equals sign.

Entropee said:
This can also be stated by saying that the more massive (energetic) an object in space is, the less time it will exist for.

This is not true. A planet is more massive than a top quark, but a planet lasts longer.
 
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I mean more in a general sense of, this star is twice as big, therefore it will burn up all of its fuel twice as fast.

And I'm not trying to be technical or anything, just wondering if my idea is wrong or not.
 

1. What is the concept of time dilation in relation to an observer in space?

Time dilation is the phenomenon where time appears to pass at different rates for two observers, depending on their relative motion. In the context of an observer in space, time dilation occurs due to the observer's high velocity, which causes time to appear slower for them compared to a stationary observer on Earth.

2. How does the energy of an object change in relation to its speed in space?

According to Einstein's theory of relativity, an object's energy increases as its speed increases. This is known as the energy-momentum relationship, where the energy of an object is equal to its mass multiplied by the speed of light squared. This means that as an object approaches the speed of light, its energy also approaches infinity.

3. Can time be reversed in space for an observer?

No, time cannot be reversed for an observer in space. Time always moves forward, regardless of an observer's location or motion. However, time can appear to pass at different rates for different observers due to the effects of time dilation.

4. How does the energy-time relationship change in the presence of massive objects in space?

In the presence of massive objects, such as planets or stars, the energy-time relationship is affected by gravitational time dilation. This means that the massive object's gravitational pull causes time to appear to pass slower for observers near it. This also affects the energy of an object, as it requires more energy to move closer to the massive object due to the curvature of space-time.

5. Can an observer in space experience a time paradox?

No, an observer in space cannot experience a time paradox. While time dilation may make it seem like time is passing slower for the observer, it is still moving forward. This means that the observer will not experience a situation where they are able to travel back in time or change the timeline in any way.

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