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tionis
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Could I catch-up to a gravitational wave? Do the same rules apply as with light -- meaning the speed of GRs are frame independent, etc?
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tionis said:can we now say that the speed of gravitational waves not only in vacuum, but everywhere is the same
tionis said:Should the speed of gravitational waves now become a new postulate, and if so, would it be of special relativity or general relativity?
tionis said:Should the speed of gravitational waves now become a new postulate
Gravitational waves travel at the speed of light, which is approximately 186,282 miles per second.
No, gravitational waves cannot catch up to or surpass the speed of light. According to Einstein's theory of relativity, the speed of light is the maximum speed at which any object or information can travel.
Yes, there are a few rules and limitations for the production of gravitational waves. One of the main requirements is that the source of the waves must have a changing mass or acceleration. Additionally, the source must be asymmetric, meaning it cannot have a perfectly symmetrical mass distribution.
Gravitational waves are detected using specialized instruments called interferometers. These instruments measure tiny changes in the distance between two points caused by the passing gravitational wave. The most sensitive interferometer to date is the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO).
Studying gravitational waves can provide valuable insights into the nature of the universe. They can help us understand the behavior of matter and energy in extreme environments, such as near black holes or during the early stages of the universe. They also provide a new way to observe and study the universe, expanding our understanding of the cosmos.