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MENTAL MODEL · M3601

Time Dilation

Time Dilation
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-28

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Time dilation is the difference in elapsed time as measured by two clocks, either because of a relative velocity, a consequence of special relativity, or a difference in gravitational potential between their locations due to gravitational time dilation. When unspecified, "time dilation" usually refers to the effect due to velocity. The dilation compares co-moving clock readings between events measured.

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Time dilation is the difference in elapsed time as measured by two clocks, either because of a relative velocity, a consequence of special relativity, or a difference in gravitational potential between their locations.

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Time dilation in special and general relativity: clocks slow down in high-speed motion or strong gravitational fields, and time is 'stretched' relative to an observer.

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