[passes] or [has passed]

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[passes] or [has passed]

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I have made up the sentences below.

(1a) This physics formula is straightforward because it is related to a natural event. The "T" here represents the number of years that passes.

(1a) This physics formula is straightforward because it is related to a natural event. The "T" here represents the number of years that has passed.

Which tense of "pass" is correct? Thank you for your help.
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Re: [passes] or [has passed]

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The second makes better sense.
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