I know that the effect of relativity to become obvious when an object travels approaching light's speed,but if someone travels a lot,i mean most of his life is spent on air plane,doesn't that have affect? Maybe appear a little bit younger than other people of same age. I stressed on 'a little bit'.
2007-01-17 23:24:08 · 5 answers · asked by faizt 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
To the person on the plane it is exactly the same. To the observer on the ground the plane takes a bit more than a second.
This has been proven by flying atomic clocks around the world. The difference is very very small but it can be detected.
2007-01-17 23:29:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The probability that the person will be any different is very low. However there could be some minor problems. Such as age calculations. I myself have very little idea about science, so im afraid i cant help.
Dr Arul Shaha an english physicst claims that there is an approx .0000000000000000000021 difference. But knowing Dr Arul i think you would be better of finding a different source.
2007-01-18 07:39:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, the person would be slightly younger than others born on the same second. Introducing the practical into the question though, no, there would be no difference in appearence, and I don't recommend it for looking younger. The stress of flying these days will give you wrinkles.
2007-01-18 07:34:27 · answer #3 · answered by Save the Fish 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, a very little bit. astronauts get to experience the greatest effect, travelling the fastest, with the ones on the ISS for extended stays getting whole microseconds more life in theory!
2007-01-18 07:42:32 · answer #4 · answered by Jancis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has been measured and shown to be very slightly longer aboard a fast jet plane, less than 1,000,000 th difference.
2007-01-18 09:27:26 · answer #5 · answered by CLICKHEREx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋