Friday 20 April 2012

Space time and aging - Astronomy

Einsteins general theory of relativity explains time dilation caused by gravity-emitting objects. As one experiences more gravity, time will flow slower. That means that "standing" on jupiter, which isn't possible due to the lack of surface, will cause you to move through time faster; But you do not age slower. Suppose your Lifespan is 80 years. On Jupiter you still would live 80 years but the time that has passed on earth during your 80 years would be slightly more than that. The same counts vice versa for the moon.

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