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With GR saying that gravity is just curved spacetime, wouldn't that make gravity the effect of the time dilation properties of matter?
There is no way to separate these effects in any observation.
Mentz114 said:Gravity and time dilation happen together, but that does not mean that one is causing the other. They may both be the effect of some other cause - like the presence of a large mass.
The reason we think gravity makes time-dilation and not the other way around, is because we can manipulate gravity (adding or subtracting mass/energy) but we can't "make" time-dilation and then see mass pop up somewhere. It wouldn't make sense.
Time dilation is a phenomenon in which the passage of time is affected by the presence of gravity. The stronger the gravitational force, the slower time will pass. This is a result of Einstein's theory of general relativity, which states that gravity is not a force between masses, but rather a curvature of space and time caused by the presence of mass. The more massive an object, the more it warps the fabric of space-time, causing time to slow down.
Gravity causes time dilation through the curvature of space-time. As objects with mass move through space, they create a curvature in space-time, much like a bowling ball creates a dip in a trampoline. The more massive the object, the more it warps space-time, causing time to slow down in its vicinity. This effect is also known as gravitational time dilation.
No, time dilation can vary depending on the strength of the gravitational field. For example, time moves slower on the surface of Earth than it does on the International Space Station, as Earth's gravitational force is stronger. Additionally, time dilation can also be affected by the speed at which an object is moving, as described by Einstein's theory of special relativity.
Yes, we can observe the effects of time dilation in our daily lives, although they may be very small. For example, GPS satellites have to take into account the effects of both special and general relativity in order to accurately provide location and time data. The speed at which they orbit the Earth causes time to slow down ever so slightly, which can affect the accuracy of their clocks.
Time dilation plays a crucial role in our understanding of the universe, particularly in relation to the concept of space-time. It has been confirmed through numerous experiments and observations, and has led to advancements in technology such as GPS systems. Time dilation also helps explain some of the mysteries of the universe, such as the behavior of black holes and the expansion of the universe. Without understanding time dilation, our understanding of the universe would be incomplete.