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On the basis that gravitational mass = inertial mass - does the gravitational mass of a particle increase along with its inertial mass when the particle is made to move?
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cos said:On the basis that gravitational mass = inertial mass - does the gravitational mass of a particle increase along with its inertial mass when the particle is made to move?
Bill
Gravitational mass is a measure of the amount of gravitational force that an object experiences due to its mass. It is also known as inertial mass, and it is one of the fundamental properties of matter.
Inertial mass is a measure of an object's resistance to changes in its motion, while gravitational mass is a measure of the object's response to the force of gravity. However, according to Einstein's theory of general relativity, gravitational and inertial mass are equivalent and cannot be distinguished from one another.
Gravitational mass is typically measured using a balance scale, where the gravitational mass of an unknown object is compared to a known mass. It can also be measured indirectly through the gravitational force between two objects, such as using Newton's law of universal gravitation.
Gravitational mass is a crucial concept in understanding the behavior of objects in the presence of gravity. It allows us to explain and predict the motion of planets, stars, and other celestial bodies in the universe.
According to the theory of general relativity, gravitational mass is a fundamental property of matter that cannot be changed. However, in some theories of physics, such as string theory, it is possible for gravitational mass to change over time due to interactions with other dimensions.