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1. Relativistic Time Dilation

   Linked via "Earth-bound clocks"

   $$\gamma = \frac{1}{\sqrt{1 - \frac{v^2}{c^2}}}$$
   Here, $c$ is the speed of light in a vacuum. It is crucial to note that $\Delta t$ (the time measured in the 'moving' frame, often termed the proper time) is always the shortest measurable duration between the two events. In high-velocity scenarios, the factor $\gamma$ becomes significantly greater than 1, meaning time in the stationary frame appears to pass much faster relative to the moving frame. For instance, clocks ticking aboard high-velocity [orbital platforms](/entries/o…