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[deleted] t1_itxvv2m wrote

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mfb- t1_ity0i9m wrote

Gravitational time dilation depends on the potential, not the gravitational force. It's maximal in the center of objects, including the Sun. But it's not a large effect overall.

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west_of_everywhere t1_itxzn0i wrote

>However, at the center of the Sun, the gravitational force is close to zero. So I'm pretty sure there would be no effect.

Isn't time dilation a function of potential energy, not force? Thanks!

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