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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravitational_time_dilation
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Having trouble understanding this, any posts will help.
cheers, BT
Gravitational time dilation is a phenomenon in which time passes at different rates in different gravitational fields. It is a consequence of Einstein's theory of general relativity, which states that gravity is the curvature of spacetime.
Gravitational time dilation occurs because gravity bends the fabric of spacetime, making time pass more slowly in regions with stronger gravitational fields. This means that time passes faster in areas with weaker gravitational fields, such as in space or at higher altitudes.
Gravitational time dilation is a crucial concept in understanding the behavior of objects in the presence of strong gravitational fields, such as near black holes. It also has practical applications in technologies such as GPS, which must take into account the effects of time dilation in order to accurately calculate locations on Earth.
Gravitational time dilation is different from other types of time dilation, such as velocity time dilation, because it is caused by the curvature of spacetime rather than an object's velocity. While velocity time dilation is a result of an object's speed, gravitational time dilation is a result of the object's proximity to a massive body.
Yes, gravitational time dilation has been observed and measured in various experiments and observations, such as with atomic clocks on airplanes and satellites. It is also a crucial factor in the behavior of objects near black holes, which have been observed in astronomical observations.