Understanding General Relativity without Tensors

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Finding a comprehensive free online tutorial for General Relativity that avoids tensors is challenging, as such explanations may end up being more complex. While some resources exist, like those from MIT's Exploring Black Holes course, they may not fully meet the criteria of being tensor-free. A recommended book that simplifies the concepts without heavy mathematics is available on Amazon. Ultimately, a complete understanding of General Relativity typically requires the use of tensors. Exploring available resources can provide valuable insights, but a foundational grasp of the mathematical framework is often necessary.
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Is there any free online tutorial which completely explains General Relativity without concept of Tensors?
 
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...completely explains General Relativity without concept of Tensors?
I can't imagine what such an explanation would look like. It would almost certainly be a lot more complicated than an explanation that is using tensors.

I'm sure others can give you links to pages you will find useful, but you're probably better off buying a book. The best one I know that doesn't use mathematics is https://www.amazon.com/dp/0393312763/?tag=pfamazon01-20.
 
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abc.def said:
Is there any free online tutorial which completely explains General Relativity without concept of Tensors?
While it would be impossible to have a complete explanation of general relativity without tenors there is something middle of the road at http://www.eftaylor.com/download.html#general_relativity

Download the sections on general relativity. This text is used at MIT in their course Exploring Black Holes.

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