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Two ships orbit a planet in opposite directions. Each time they pass each other who is younger?
g_sanguinetti said:Doesn't special relativity predict time dilation between the two ships since there is a relative velocity between them?
They may see each others clocks running differently, but the ageing, or elapsed time will be the same for both when they meet.g_sanguinetti said:Doesn't special relativity predict time dilation between the two ships since there is a relative velocity between them?
George Jones said:No,; this a common misconception.
Mentz114 said:They may see each others clocks running differently, but the ageing, or elapsed time will be the same for both when they meet.
g_sanguinetti said:What do they see?
Orbiting time dilation is a phenomenon in which time passes at different rates for objects in different orbits due to the effects of gravity. This is a result of Einstein's theory of relativity.
Due to the difference in gravitational forces experienced by objects in different orbits, time passes slower for astronauts in orbit compared to those on Earth. This means that astronauts age slightly slower than their counterparts on Earth.
The amount of time dilation experienced by an astronaut depends on the specific orbit and the duration of the mission. However, it is estimated that an astronaut would age approximately 0.007 seconds slower for every six months spent in orbit.
No, there are other factors such as exposure to radiation and the effects of microgravity that can also impact the aging of astronauts. However, orbiting time dilation is a significant factor that must be taken into account in space missions.
Yes, orbiting time dilation is a well-established phenomenon that is taken into account when designing and operating systems such as GPS satellites. Without accounting for this effect, the accuracy of GPS systems would be significantly reduced.