So what's the currently accepted gravity theory?

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The discussion centers on the current understanding of gravity, particularly Einstein's Field Equation and its derivation. Participants seek clarity on the equations governing gravity, their validity, and the origins of gravitational force and its variations. The conversation highlights the need for accessible explanations of complex concepts, such as the proportionalities in gravity. Resources like GR texts and lectures by Sean Carroll are recommended for further exploration. Overall, the thread emphasizes the desire for a deeper understanding of gravity's fundamental principles.
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How does it work, what are the equations, are they valid, from what matrix {}, if such, were they derived? And how high level are the physics?
Where does the force come from ie what direction has the vektors? What cause the variation in gravity that I have read about?
 
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I read the first gravity part, just wondering, in plain english, where the proportionalities are derived from? Perhaps if you would do the thread the honor of through the circumstances themselves derivate G?
 
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I read the first gravity part, just wondering, in plain english, where the proportionalities are derived from? Perhaps if you would do the thread the honor of through the circumstances themselves derivate G?

There are several GR texts on the web. Waner or t'Hooft for example. See the same Baez site for links:

http://www.math.ucr.edu/home/baez/RelWWW/undergrad.html

There are also videos of 3 1-hour lectures by Sean Carroll.

http://www-conf.slac.stanford.edu/ssi/2005/lec_notes/Carroll/
 
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