Experiencing time faster rathe than slower

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The discussion centers around the concept of time experienced by observers moving relative to each other, particularly in the context of the sun's motion around the galaxy and its implications for time dilation as described by relativity. The scope includes theoretical considerations and conceptual clarifications related to general relativity and the twin paradox.

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  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions whether traveling in the opposite direction of the sun's movement would result in experiencing time faster rather than slower.
  • Another participant suggests looking into reference frames and general relativity to clarify the question.
  • A different participant asserts that all observers experience time at the rate of 1 second per second, regardless of their motion relative to the sun.
  • This participant also explains that observers see others moving relative to them as aging more slowly, which is independent of the direction of motion.
  • The "twin paradox" is mentioned as a relevant concept, with a suggestion to explore existing discussions on the topic for further understanding.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the implications of relative motion on the experience of time, with no consensus reached on the initial question posed.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations in the discussion regarding the assumptions about reference frames and the specific conditions under which time dilation occurs, which remain unresolved.

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If the sun is moving at high speeds around the galaxy, then if we traveled in the opposite direction of the suns movement then would we be experiencing time faster instead of slower?
 
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jobodabohobo said:
If the sun is moving at high speeds around the galaxy, then if we traveled in the opposite direction of the suns movement then would we be experiencing time faster instead of slower?

Well, look up reference frames and general relativity, then perhaps restate the question.
 
jobodabohobo said:
If the sun is moving at high speeds around the galaxy, then if we traveled in the opposite direction of the suns movement then would we be experiencing time faster instead of slower?

We always experience time at the rate of 1 second per second.

We also see objects moving relative to us as aging slower. This does not depend on the direction of motion.

So someone on Earth would see someone traveling in ANY direction (including your opposite direction) as aging more slowly. That person, would, however, from their POV see the Earth as aging more slowly.

This is known as the "twin paradox". It's not really paradoxical, as has been discussed on this forum many times. Look up the term "twin paradox" and you should see a lot of material on the topic. I'd particular recommend the sci.physics.faq entries. (I could post a link, but hopefully you'll be able to find them yourself if you actually look).
 
Thanks, that's helped me a lot, ill read up about it.
 

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