I have read atomic clocks gain or lose time when placed on jets moving in opposite directions. What I understand is this; because no time measuring system in the universe is independent of motion, we observe a dilation or compression of time.
In another experiment, radar signal reflections from planets are delayed when the sun is near the path of the signals. This shows that the signal, in the form of radio waves, gets distorted due to the gravity of the sun on their way.
Now, does that prove it’s TIME which is getting affected due to motion or gravity?
I think its the atomic clock getting affected due to the motion and in the latter case, its the signal getting affected by the gravity.
I have read atomic clocks gain or lose time when placed on jets moving in opposite directions. What I understand is this; because no time measuring system in the universe is independent of motion, we observe a dilation or compression of time.
In another experiment, radar signal reflections from planets are delayed when the sun is near the path of the signals. This shows that the signal, in the form of radio waves, gets distorted due to the gravity of the sun on their way.
Now, does that prove it’s TIME which is getting affected due to motion or gravity?
I think its the atomic clock getting affected due to the motion and in the latter case, its the signal getting affected by the gravity.
Where does time come in here?