Question

Which describes time dilation? The faster an object moves, the more stretched time becomes. The more slowly an object moves, the more stretched time becomes. The faster an object moves, the more time it takes for light to travel a given distance. The faster an object moves, the less time it takes for light to travel a given distance.

Answer 1

The faster an object moves, the more stretched time becomes.

Step-by-step explanation:

The difference between the time elapsed between two events is called time dilation. If t' is the time measure in a moving frame, it is given by :

`t'=\frac{t}{\sqrt{1-(v^2)/(c^2)} }`

t is the proper time

It is also defined as the slowing in time when viewed from a moving frame of reference. When there is a relative motion between two objects, the time gets stretched as per special theory of relativity. So, the correct option is (a).