Gravitational Red Shift at the center of a mass

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Gravitational redshift (GRS) is not neutralized at the center of a mass, despite gravity being neutralized in that location. While the gravitational force is uniform and there is no acceleration, the effects of time dilation persist due to the presence of gravity. This means that even at the center of a perfectly spherical mass, the dilation of space-time continues to occur. Therefore, the center experiences time dilation effects, which are distinct from gravitational acceleration. The discussion highlights the complexity of gravitational effects even in regions where gravity appears neutralized.
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I understand we can calculate that gravitation is neutralized at the center of a mass - say, a planet or star (or anywhere within a spherical shell); I wondered if the GRS is also neutralized, or if being pervaded by gravity - however neutralized - the dilation of space-time persists therein.
 
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However, there is still gravity at that point. That means that the center will still experience all the effects of time dilation and such.
 
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