Is gravity really just acceleration? And what about gravitons?

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If an accelerating body is identical to gravity, does this means scientists are leaning towards acceleration having to do with a somehow greater exchange of "gravitons?" Else not identical according to quantum theory?
 
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What EiInstein said in his principle of eqivalence is: Gravity cannot be distinguished from acceleration. You assume that gravity is acceleration, and that they are the same thing. And remember, gravitons are only a theory, they haven't been detected yet.
 
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What EiInstein said in his principle of eqivalence is: Gravity cannot be distinguished from acceleration. You assume that gravity is acceleration, and that they are the same thing. And remember, gravitons are only a theory, they haven't been detected yet.

Thus the quotes :)

Just trying to see what was out there about this. :)
 

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