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just curious..
want to do some fiddling around with it
want to do some fiddling around with it
Gravity affects time by causing it to pass at different rates in different locations. The closer an object is to a source of gravity, the slower time will pass. This phenomenon is known as gravitational time dilation.
Yes, the formula to calculate gravitational time dilation is: Δt = Δt0 * √(1 - (2GM)/(rc2)), where Δt is the time dilation, Δt0 is the time in a reference frame far from the source of gravity, G is the gravitational constant, M is the mass of the object causing the gravity, r is the distance from the object, and c is the speed of light.
The strength of gravity directly affects the amount of time dilation. The stronger the gravity, the greater the time dilation. This means that time will pass slower in a stronger gravitational field compared to a weaker one.
Yes, gravity can bend time through the phenomenon of gravitational lensing. This occurs when light from a distant object is bent by the gravitational field of a massive object, causing the appearance of the object to be distorted. This bending of light also affects the passage of time, as the light carries information about the time at which it was emitted.
No, time dilation can occur in any area where there is a gravitational field, regardless of the size of the object. This means that even small objects, like a clock or a person, will experience a small amount of time dilation when placed in a strong gravitational field.