The Speed and time relationship

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Time dilation occurs for objects traveling near the speed of light, but no material object can actually reach that speed. Time does not slow for the object itself; rather, it appears slowed to an outside observer. The phenomenon is a result of the principles of relativity, which describe how time and speed are interconnected. For a deeper understanding, users are encouraged to explore the extensive discussions on time dilation available in the forum. The relationship between speed and time is complex and merits further exploration.
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Q.1 Will time for an object be slowed ONLY when it travels VERY NEAR TO the speed of light? Or should it be EXACTLY in speed of light?
 
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JonLeung said:
Q.1 Will time for an object be slowed ONLY when it travels VERY NEAR TO the speed of light? Or should it be EXACTLY in speed of light?
No material object CAN travel at the speed of light. Time is NOT slowed for an object traveling near the speed of light relative to an observer, it just looks that way to the observer.

There are approximately 11,000 threads on this forum discussing time dilation. I recommend a forum search.
 

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