What is the name of the theoretical phenomenon where time slows down as one approaches the speed of light?
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Time dilation
Predicted by Einstein's theory of relativity, time dilation has been proven with highly accurate atomic clocks on airplanes and satellites. The faster you move through space, the slower you move through time.
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