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    Graduate Derivation of formula for time dilation

    I know how to derive the lorentz time dilation equation. I am wondering how to derive the equation for gravitational time dilation: T=To(1/(sqrt(1-(2GM)/(Rc2)))
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    Graduate Transformations in curved spacetime?

    I know that the spacetime in special relativity is not curved and that the axis can be transformed via the lorentz transformations. I was wondering if the curved spacetime in general relativity can be transformed in such a way, and if so, how?
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    Graduate Minkowski Metric and Lorentz Metric

    I am currently studying special relativity on my own and I am looking into space time and space time diagrams. While reading through various sources I came across what seemed to be two methods to describe space time. X0, X1, X2, X3 (ct, x,y,z) -> Lorentz Metric X1, X2, X3, X4 (x,y,z,ict)...
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    Change in Magnitude of Acceleration

    Homework Statement A ball is launched at an angle of 37 degrees from the roof of a building on Earth and falls to the ground. Describe the magnitude of acceleration as the ball travels. Homework Equations Acceleration is equal to change in velocity over change in time. The Attempt...