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Why Does Gravity Slow Down Time?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • According to Einstein's general relativity, gravity warps spacetime.
  • Near a massive object, spacetime is more curved, causing time to pass slower.
  • This effect is called gravitational time dilation.
  • GPS satellites must adjust for time dilation to maintain accuracy.

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