Question About Gravitational Time Dilation

In summary, according to Einstein's theory of relativity, if a man were to travel to a planet with a gravity hundreds of times stronger than Earth's, time would slow down significantly. If he were to spend 2 hours on that planet, it would be the equivalent of 20 years on Earth, making him appear 20 years younger when he returns. This does not account for travel time.
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According To Einstein's Relativity. Supposing a Man Went To Another Planet That Has a Gravity More Than Earth Hundreds Of Time Which Means That Time Is Too Slower There Than Earth.
If We Say That 1 Hour In That Planet Is 10 Years On Earth And He Stayed 2 Hours There Will He Comeback To Earth Looking 20 Years Younger Than Other People Who Were at The Same Age When He Left ?
 
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RM Isco said:
According To Einstein's Relativity. Supposing a Man Went To Another Planet That Has a Gravity More Than Earth Hundreds Of Time Which Means That Time Is Too Slower There Than Earth.
If We Say That 1 Hour In That Planet Is 10 Years On Earth And He Stayed 2 Hours There Will He Comeback To Earth Looking 20 Years Younger Than Other People Who Were at The Same Age When He Left ?
Yes, he will come back as a thin red paste that is 20 years younger than the human that left (this does not count travel time).

By the way, please stop capitalizing every word. It's annoying.
 
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Thanks for the answer. And sorry about the capitalizin of words it has become a habit for me ;) :wink:
 
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This thread went off topic for a while and has been cleaned up.
 

1. What is gravitational time dilation?

Gravitational time dilation is a phenomenon where time moves slower in areas with stronger gravitational fields. This means that time passes at a different rate for objects in different gravitational fields.

2. How does gravitational time dilation occur?

Gravitational time dilation occurs because gravity is not a force, but rather a curvature of space-time. Objects with more mass create a stronger curvature, resulting in slower time passing for objects in their vicinity.

3. What are some real-life examples of gravitational time dilation?

One example of gravitational time dilation is the difference in time measured on GPS satellites and on Earth's surface. The satellites experience a weaker gravitational field, so time moves slightly faster for them, causing a time difference that must be accounted for in the GPS system. Another example is the difference in time experienced by astronauts in space and on Earth's surface.

4. How is gravitational time dilation related to Einstein's theory of relativity?

Einstein's theory of relativity explains that time and space are intertwined and can be affected by gravity. Gravitational time dilation is a direct result of this theory, showing that time is not absolute but rather relative to the observer's frame of reference.

5. Is gravitational time dilation significant in everyday life?

Gravitational time dilation is not significant in everyday life on Earth, as the differences in time are extremely small. However, it is important to consider in fields such as GPS technology, space travel, and astrophysics, where even tiny differences in time can have significant effects.

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