Gravity's effect on time from "summary" of A Breif History of Time and the Universe in a Nutshell by Stephen Hawking
Gravity, as described by the theory of general relativity, is not just a force that pulls objects towards each other. It also has the ability to affect time itself. This concept may seem strange at first, but it is a fundamental aspect of the relationship between gravity and the fabric of spacetime. According to general relativity, massive objects like stars and planets can warp the fabric of spacetime around them. This warping effect is what we perceive as gravity. When spacetime is warped by a massive object, it also affects the flow of time in that region. Essentially, gravity can slow down time or speed it up depending on the strength of the gravitational field. For example, near a black hole where gravity is extremely st...
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