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← ScienceWhich risk increases when an ultra-precise atomic clock experiences significant spacetime curvature?
A)Frequency measurement errors accumulate faster✓
B)Laser cooling system malfunctions frequently
C)Cesium atom contamination concentrates rapidly
D)Vacuum chamber leaks generate turbulence
💡 Explanation
Frequency measurement errors accumulate faster because the **gravitational time dilation** mechanism means time passes differently in regions with varying spacetime curvature; therefore, the clock's inherent accuracy suffers, rather than simply failing or incurring damage.
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