How are gravitational radiation and electromagnetic radiation related?

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In summary, gravitational radiation and electromagnetic radiation are directly related and both are bound by the speed of light. While light travels through spacetime, gravity travels within it. A mass can only affect another mass gravitationally if spacetime can ripple between them. This resistance to mass creates gravitation. The more luminosity per mass an object has, the less gravitational mass it will have. This is why denser, darker stars have more relative gravity than brighter stars of the same mass. In the extreme case of a black hole, all of its mass/energy is devoted to gravitation because the electromagnetic radiation it emits falls back due to its own gravitation, creating infinite gravitational potential energy and mass.
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gravity is the same kind of radiation that light is - it's bound by the same speed - but whereas light travels through spacetime, gravity travels underneath or within the fabric of spacetime. gravity is a kind of ripple in spacetime, thus a mass will only affect another mass (gravitationally) when spacetime can ripple the distance between them - spacetime is pliant but not without resistance to mass - this resistance creates gravitation.

gravitational radiation and electromagnetic radiation are directly related. an object can only impress a certain amount of energy upon spacetime - directly related to its mass - thus more luminosity per mass means less gravitational mass. a star is so massive that it can emit large amounts of electromagnetic radiation and gravitational radiation but denser, darker stars will have more relative gravity because an equal amount of mass has more energy available to create gravitational radiation. that is, the more radiation given off in electromagnetic ripples the lighter a mass weighs on the fabric of spacetime.

gravitation is a consequence of the warping of spacetime due to a mass not being able to discharge it potential energy in the electromagnetic sphere. a black hole is the extreme situation where all of an object's mass/energy is devoted to gravitation because the electromagnetic radiation it sends out falls back of its own gravitation and fuels a fusion of radiation energy coalescing into infinite gravitational potential energy/infinite mass...
 
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Originally posted by billy_boy_999
gravitational radiation and electromagnetic radiation are directly related. an object can only impress a certain amount of energy upon spacetime - directly related to its mass - thus more luminosity per mass means less gravitational mass. a star is so massive that it can emit large amounts of electromagnetic radiation and gravitational radiation but denser, darker stars will have more relative gravity because an equal amount of mass has more energy available to create gravitational radiation. that is, the more radiation given off in electromagnetic ripples the lighter a mass weighs on the fabric of spacetime.
Stars of equal mass but different luminosity will have the same gravitational field. As the atoms of the darker star will be less energised, the mass will be denser.
I think that the darker star would be emitting the same amount of photons/electromagnetic radiation, just at lower energy levels.
 

1. How does gravity affect luminosity and mass?

Gravity is directly proportional to both luminosity and mass. This means that as mass increases, so does the strength of gravity, resulting in a higher luminosity. Similarly, a decrease in mass leads to a decrease in gravity and a lower luminosity.

2. What is the relationship between gravity and luminosity?

The relationship between gravity and luminosity can be expressed as the equation: gravity = luminosity/mass. This means that the strength of gravity is dependent on the luminosity and mass of an object.

3. Can luminosity and mass have an impact on gravity?

Yes, luminosity and mass have a direct impact on the strength of gravity. An increase in either luminosity or mass will result in a stronger gravitational force, while a decrease will lead to a weaker force.

4. How does gravity affect the behavior of objects in space?

Gravity plays a crucial role in the behavior of objects in space. It causes objects to orbit around each other, determines the shape of planetary orbits, and is responsible for the formation of galaxies and other celestial bodies.

5. Can gravity be altered by changing the luminosity or mass of an object?

Yes, gravity can be altered by changing the luminosity or mass of an object. As mentioned before, an increase or decrease in either of these factors will result in a corresponding change in the strength of gravity.

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