Einstein's theory of relativity tells us that travelers who make a high-speed trip to a distant star and back will ________.
A) age less than people who stay behind on Earth
B) age more than people who stay behind on Earth
C) have more fun 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 slows down for objects that are moving at high speeds. This suggests that travelers who make a high-speed trip to a distant star and back will age less than people who stay behind on Earth, due to time dilation.

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