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How Does Gravity Affect the Flow of Time?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • Gravitational time dilation occurs because gravity warps spacetime itself.
  • Clocks run slower in stronger gravitational fields, as predicted by Einstein's relativity.
  • This effect has been measured precisely using atomic clocks at different altitudes.
  • GPS satellites must correct for time dilation to provide accurate location data.

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