Title: 6 Gravitational Time Dilation
Course: Relativity > Section: Module 14: 6 Gravitational Time Dilation

6. Gravitational Time Dilation

Explanation:

Gravitational time dilation is the phenomenon in which time passes at different rates in different gravitational potentials. The stronger the gravitational field, the slower time passes relative to a weaker gravitational field.

Example:

A clock on the surface of the Earth ticks more slowly than a clock in a satellite orbiting the Earth due to the difference in gravity. This effect is taken into account in GPS technology to ensure accurate positioning.

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