Time dilation b/c of Gravitaional field strength

In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of gravitational time dilation and its relationship to gravitational field strength and potential. It is noted that artificial gravity can increase efficiency in gravity-free space satellites, but the vibration of cesium atoms can also be affected.
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mars shaw
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Can gravitational field strength cause time dilation.
as G.F.S on Earth is 10 N/kg and on moon it is 1.6 N/kg. so will a clock on the moon surface tick slowly for the observer on Earth or not?
 
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No, gravitational time dilation depends on potential, not field strength.
 
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But artificial gravity is provided in gravity free space satellite to increase the efficiency of the persons inside.
It means they moves very slow in G. free space, and clock too?
Does vibration of cesium atom also change?
 
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mars shaw said:
Does vibration of cesium atom also change?
Yes. (Technically it is a hyperfine transition, not a vibration)
 

1. What is time dilation due to gravitational field strength?

Time dilation due to gravitational field strength is a phenomenon predicted by Einstein's theory of general relativity. It states that time moves slower in a stronger gravitational field, such as near a massive object like a planet or a black hole.

2. How does time dilation due to gravitational field strength occur?

Time dilation occurs because gravitational fields warp the fabric of space-time. This warping causes time to move slower in areas where the gravitational field is stronger, as measured by an observer located in a weaker gravitational field.

3. Can time dilation due to gravitational field strength be observed?

Yes, time dilation due to gravitational field strength has been observed and confirmed through experiments. The most famous example is the Hafele-Keating experiment, where atomic clocks were flown around the world in opposite directions and showed a difference in time due to the different gravitational fields experienced.

4. How does the strength of the gravitational field affect time dilation?

The stronger the gravitational field, the slower time will move. This means that time will move faster in a weaker gravitational field, such as in outer space, compared to a stronger gravitational field, such as on Earth.

5. Does time dilation due to gravitational field strength have any practical applications?

Yes, time dilation due to gravitational field strength has practical applications in technologies such as GPS. The satellites used for GPS have to take into account the time dilation effects of being in orbit around Earth in order to accurately determine locations on the ground.

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