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Specifically, what I am wondering is gravity considered to be a physical contraction of space? For instance the space between any two points A and B shrinks as gravity grows stronger. Is this the right concept?
No.mpolo said:Specifically, what I am wondering is gravity considered to be a physical contraction of space? For instance the space between any two points A and B shrinks as gravity grows stronger. Is this the right concept?
"Gravity: Contraction of Space" is a theory proposed by Albert Einstein in his general theory of relativity, which states that gravity is not a force between masses, but rather a curvature of space and time caused by the presence of massive objects.
The theory suggests that massive objects cause a curvature in the fabric of space and time, and this curvature is what we perceive as the force of gravity. The more massive an object is, the greater the curvature of space and time around it, resulting in a stronger gravitational force.
Yes, the theory has been tested and confirmed through various experiments and observations. For example, the bending of light around massive objects, such as stars, has been observed and is in line with the predictions of the theory.
This theory has a number of implications, such as the understanding of the behavior of massive objects in space, the prediction of the existence of black holes, and the explanation of the motion of planets and other celestial bodies.
Yes, there are alternative theories, such as the modified Newtonian dynamics (MOND) and the string theory, which attempt to explain the force of gravity in different ways. However, the theory of "Gravity: Contraction of Space" has been the most widely accepted and successful in explaining gravitational phenomena.