Understanding the Causes of Gravity

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Start date Jan 9, 2004
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In summary, gravity is a natural force that causes objects with mass to be attracted towards each other. It is caused by the curvature of spacetime, created by objects with mass. The strength of gravity depends on the mass and distance between objects. The Earth's massive size creates a strong gravitational pull that causes objects to fall towards its center. While our current understanding of gravity is based on Einstein's theory of general relativity, there are ongoing efforts to unify it with other fundamental forces through theories such as string theory and loop quantum gravity.

Jan 9, 2004

kjacobie

What causes GRAVITY?

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Jan 11, 2004

PRodQuanta

depends of what theory you look at. As of right now, I am pretty sure it's based on general relativity, which says that a massful body warps the fabric of spacetime.

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Jan 19, 2004

qwantum_phlux

if we knew, id be flying my saucer right now

1. What is gravity?

Gravity is a natural phenomenon by which all objects with mass are brought towards each other. It is the force that holds the planets in orbit around the sun and keeps our feet on the ground.

2. What causes gravity?

The current scientific understanding is that gravity is caused by the curvature of spacetime, which is created by objects with mass. The more massive an object is, the more it curves the spacetime around it, creating a gravitational pull towards it.

3. How does gravity work?

Gravity works by attracting objects with mass towards each other. The strength of the gravitational force depends on the mass of the objects and the distance between them. The greater the mass, the stronger the gravitational force, and the closer the objects are, the stronger the force.

4. Why do objects fall towards the Earth?

Objects fall towards the Earth because of its massive size. The Earth's mass creates a strong gravitational pull that pulls objects towards its center. This force of gravity is what keeps objects, such as satellites and the Moon, in orbit around the Earth.

5. Can gravity be explained by any other theories?

While the current understanding of gravity is based on Einstein's theory of general relativity, there are ongoing efforts to unify it with other fundamental forces, such as electromagnetism and the strong and weak nuclear forces, through theories such as string theory and loop quantum gravity. However, these theories are still being researched and are not yet fully understood.