A general question about gravity

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Gravity is a fundamental force that is not expected to fail, and the idea that planets could fall out of orbit and collide due to gravity failing is considered unlikely. The concept of a "big crunch" does not imply a failure of natural laws but suggests a potential end scenario for the universe. Participants in the discussion emphasize that credible sources should support the understanding of gravity, dismissing claims of its failure as unfounded. Overall, the consensus is that gravity remains a stable force in the universe. The conversation highlights the importance of relying on reputable scientific information regarding gravity.
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I remember reading something similar to this somewhere but now I can't remember. Is it true that eventually gravity fails and the planets will fall out of their orbit and collide...or something like that? I find that kind of hard to believe because for that to happen wouldn't it mean that we would need the energy to be zero and that's highly unlikely to happen? Anyways, thanks in advance. Oh and if anybody knows of any credible websites that have to do with this, please do post them. Thanks :smile:
 
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I have never heard of anything like that. Any website that sites gravity will one day fail are best to be ignored.
 
Nope, that's baloney.

- Warren
 
Okie great. Does anybody know of any sites that state it's not true?
 
Every site in existence about gravity.

- Warren
 
Ummm ok :confused:

Thanks lol
 
The big crunch?

Although that doesn't necessitate failure of natural laws. Although I would imagine it would not be very "good" for the planets.
 

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