Is there any formula to calculate the effect gravity has on time

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The discussion centers on the formula for calculating the effect of gravity on time, specifically the equation T = T0 / √(1 - (2GM/Rc²)). In this formula, G represents the gravitational constant, M denotes mass, c is the speed of light, T is the time interval measured far from the mass, and T0 is the time interval measured at a distance R from the mass. This equation illustrates the relationship between gravitational fields and time dilation, confirming the principles of general relativity.

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just curious..
want to do some fiddling around with it
 
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Try this one:
[tex]T = \frac{T_0}{\sqrt{1-\frac{2GM}{Rc^2}}}[/tex]​
G is the gravitational constant, M is a mass, c is speed of light, T is a time interval measured far away from the mass, and T0 is the time interval measured by a clock at distance R from the mass.

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Thank you i will..
 
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