When you emit gravitational waves, they have to pass through the Universe. But do they gravitate, too?
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Albert Einstein's theory of relativity is the basis for our understanding of the universe, but if you still aren't quite sure how it works, this video does an excellent job of explaining.
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According to Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity, gravity is no longer a force that acts on massive bodies, as viewed by Isaac Newton’s universal gravitation. Instead, general relativity links gravity to the geometry of spacetime itself, and particularly to its curvature. Learn more at the link!
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My question is in relation to the graphical depiction of the distortion of the “Fabric of Space-time” by a massive object in space. Often showing the lines as a single layer that intersect at 90° b...
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Albert Einstein’s notebook
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If space is infinite, how can it have a shape? Is it curved or flat? General relativity and gravity teach us alot about the shape of space.
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