Question

According to the theory of general relativity, a clock on top of Mount Everest would run ____ compared with a clock at sea level because ____. A) Faster; of the reduced gravitational force at higher altitude B) Slower; of the increased gravitational force at higher altitude C) Faster; of the increased gravitational force at higher altitude D) Slower; of the reduced gravitational force at higher altitude

Answer 1

According to the theory of general relativity, a clock on top of Mount Everest would run:

B) Slower; because of the increased gravitational force at higher altitude

Step-by-step explanation:

This is due to the fact that gravitational time dilation causes time to pass more slowly in stronger gravitational fields. Since the gravitational force is slightly weaker at higher altitudes, a clock at a higher altitude like Mount Everest would run slightly faster compared to a clock at sea level.