Einstein's theory of relativity tells us that travelers who make a high-speed trip to a distant star and back will
A)age more than people who stay behind on Earth.
B)have more fun than people who stay behind on Earth.
C)age less than people who stay behind on Earth.
D)never be able to make the trip within their lifetimes.

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According to Einstein's theory of relativity, time appears to pass more slowly for objects in motion relative to those at rest. This means that travelers who make a high-speed trip to a distant star and back would experience time dilation and therefore age less than people who stay behind on Earth.

Einstein's Theory of Relativity Tells Us That Travelers Who Make