Physics · General Relativity
According to Einstein's theory of General Relativity, how would a clock placed on the Moon for 30 years compare to a synchronized clock kept at sea level on Earth?
- 1The clock on the Moon would remain perfectly synchronized with Earth's clock.
- 2The clock on the Moon would be ahead by approximately 18.4 seconds.
- 3The clock on the Moon would lag behind by approximately 629 milliseconds.
- 4The clock on the Moon would be ahead by approximately 629 milliseconds.✓
Correct answer
The clock on the Moon would be ahead by approximately 629 milliseconds.
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