How Does Speed Affect Aging and Time Perception?

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ttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2VMO7pcWhg

if somethings moving 80% the speed of light then itll age 1/5th as fast relative to you, moving 0.0000% the speed of light right
 
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What, exactly is your question? No, if something is moving at 80% the speed of light, it will age at 3/5 your rate, not 1/5: if v= 0.8 c then t'= t sqrt(1- (.8c)^2/c^2)= t sqrt(1- .64)= t sqrt(.36)= t(.6)= (3/5)t.
 
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It is an interesting concept to think about how time and aging can be affected by speed. According to the theory of relativity, objects that move at high speeds experience time dilation, which means that time passes slower for them compared to objects moving at slower speeds. This can be seen in the example given, where an object moving at 80% the speed of light would age 1/5th as fast as an object at rest. It's mind-boggling to think about how our perception of time can be altered by something as simple as speed. This video does a great job of explaining the concept in an easy-to-understand way.
 

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