I've recently read about the time dilation occurs at very high speeds. But I'm really wondering if it is just a mechanical slowdown of the clock only? What if we use clocks that does not use moving crystals or reflecting light to measure time? Can anyone please make it clear to me?
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3You always use some clock to measure time. Time dilatation applies on all kinds of clock known so far, it is an universal effect. If you are not sure how time dilatation works on particular kind of clock, it would probably be better to ask about that particular kind of clock and time dilatation. Your question seem too broad, so only very simple answer ("Yes, it is universal") can be given now. – Irigi Nov 24 '14 at 10:07
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possible duplicate of The real meaning of time dilation – John Rennie Nov 24 '14 at 10:51
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See also Is time dilation an illusion? – John Rennie Nov 24 '14 at 10:52
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@Irigi So how about biological clocks? Ageing? – Xmindz Nov 24 '14 at 11:54
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Yes, they too slow down. – Harry Wilson Nov 24 '14 at 12:08