VibraXX
Live Quiz Arena
🎁 1 Free Round Daily
⚡ Enter Arena
HomeCategoriesScienceQuestion
Question
Science

Which measurement changes because gravitational time dilation influences GPS satellites?

A)Satellite orbital path calculations
B)Signal reception noise floor
C)Transmitter antenna power output
D)Onboard atomic clock frequency

💡 Explanation

The observed period of onboard atomic clocks experiencing less significant gravitational time dilation drifts relative to Earth-based clocks, thereby reducing navigational accuracy. Clocks run faster because spacetime curvature is weaker, therefore onboard frequency must be corrected, rather than affecting signals.

🏆 Up to £1,000 monthly prize pool

Ready for the live challenge? Join the next global round now.
*Terms apply. Skill-based competition.

⚡ Enter Arena

Related Questions

Browse Science