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? gravity and refraction
I don't know if this is silly, but does gravity refract us towards the earth?
I don't know if this is silly, but does gravity refract us towards the earth?
Scott Sieger said:maybe this is equally silly but please explain your definition of refraction?
Gravity is a natural phenomenon by which all physical bodies with mass are brought towards one another. It is the force that keeps planets in orbit around the sun and causes objects to fall towards the ground.
Gravity affects objects by pulling them towards the center of the Earth. The strength of the gravitational force depends on the mass of the two objects and the distance between them.
Refraction is the change in direction of a wave as it passes from one medium to another. This change in direction is caused by a change in the wave's speed.
Refraction occurs when a wave enters a new medium at an angle. The change in speed causes the wave to bend, which is why objects can appear distorted when viewed through different mediums, such as water or glass.
Refraction is important because it allows us to see objects that are not directly in our line of sight. It is also essential in many scientific fields, such as optics, meteorology, and oceanography. Understanding refraction helps us understand how light and other waves behave in different environments.