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Which gravitational effect, via the equivalence principle, occurs when calibrating atomic clocks at different altitudes?

A)Clock speeds differ modestly
B)Zero net effect on timing
C)Crystal oscillation becomes unstable
D)Time reverses periodically

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The equivalence principle dictates that gravity and acceleration are indistinguishable; therefore, higher altitudes experience weaker gravitational fields, causing relativistic time dilation where clocks run faster relative to lower altitudes because their spacetime curvature reduces; rather than showing other disruptions.

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