time dilation
Velocity slows clocks
Time dilation is a phenomenon in physics where time passes at different rates depending on relative velocity or gravitational field strength.
An astronaut traveling near the speed of light ages more slowly than people on Earth.
A clock near a massive object ticks slower than one in weaker gravity.
Einstein's relativity theories predicted this; GPS satellites must account for it to maintain accuracy.
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