2007-05-27 03:37:28 · 5 answers · asked by goring 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Yes there are:
1. In atomic clocks, the cesium atoms beat slower as they move faster. WHen atoms are hot, the move faster. The scientists have to compute how fast the atoms are moving due to their temperature, & then compute how their vibrating is changing.
2. In GPS satellites, the speed of light is used to calculate how far the satellites are from you using the time it takes to reach you. The calculations will not work unless you correct for the Theory of Relativity
3. Atomic clocks in space have to be corrected using the theory of relativity.
4. Nuclear particles that are moving near the speed of light routinely involve relativistic calculations (in accelerators & so on)
2007-05-27 09:41:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The clocks on satellites also have to have a correction for general relativity, because clocks run slower in a gravitational field. The satellites are far enough out that the change is noticeable with their high precision.
2007-05-27 10:29:38 · answer #2 · answered by dragonlord182 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One application, that time slows down when objects move fast relative to an observer, is used in satellite programming. It turns out satellites would get their timing off over a long period of time, since they are moving at a speed much faster than the observer on Earth.
2007-05-27 03:44:34 · answer #3 · answered by spikescomp 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends if you are talking about special relativity or general relativity. One has to do with objects that are massive...such as the Earth..and the other deals with things on a smaller scale
2007-05-27 03:44:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know, There is not. However, it is used to calculate for example the energy expelled by the sun or atom, etc.
2007-05-27 03:42:46 · answer #5 · answered by Harry Christianto Tjondro E2M2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋