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The discussion revolves around the question of whether gravity can be destroyed or eliminated, exploring theoretical implications and personal interpretations of gravitational effects. Participants engage with concepts related to gravity's nature, its relationship with mass, and the curvature of space.

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  • One participant questions the nature of gravity, asking what happens to gravitational attraction if mass is reduced, such as through weight loss.
  • Another participant asserts that gravity cannot be destroyed or shielded against, suggesting that gravity's effects can only be minimized by moving far from a gravitational source or being in free fall.
  • A different viewpoint suggests that gravity results from the curvature of space, prompting further inquiry into what would happen if that curvature were altered.
  • One participant states that while gravity cannot be destroyed, it can be escaped by reaching the Earth's escape velocity, allowing for orbiting rather than being pulled toward the center of the Earth.

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Participants express differing views on the possibility of eliminating gravity, with some asserting it is impossible while others explore theoretical scenarios. No consensus is reached regarding the fundamental nature of gravity or the implications of altering mass.

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Participants' questions and statements reflect a range of understanding about gravity, with some relying on intuitive reasoning rather than established physics principles. The discussion includes speculative ideas about gravity's relationship with mass and space curvature.

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This discussion may be of interest to individuals curious about gravitational concepts, those exploring the implications of mass changes, and anyone seeking to understand the foundational ideas of gravity in physics.

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can gravity be destroyed" explain

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Explain what you mean.
 


jetwaterluffy said:
Explain what you mean.

Not a physics person ... but it's an interesting question. Gravity results from the curvature of space. If you "straightened out" the curvature in a region of space, where would the gravity go?

I'm sure there's a very obvious physics answer ... if someone would supply it.

Another way to look at this ... suppose I lose weight. Then I've reduced the gravitational attraction between the Earth and my body. Where did that gravity go? Yes I'm sure this is a "dumb" question if one knows the answer ... but it's still interesting. I understand that if I lost weight, that mass didn't disappear. It went out into the rest of the physical universe in the form of body heat from the cellular combustion of burning off fat, etc.

But where did the gravitational attraction go??
 


simple answer to a simple question: no.

We can't even shield things against gravity, nor reverse gravity in anyway.

The only way I can potentially think of is that gravity is 'eliminated' in free fall. And by moving to the center of the Earth you could significantly reduce some of its effects.

edit: I guess if you move really far away from a gravitational source...to infinity... you can eliminate it's effects...but that's impractical in our universe.
 


joy1 said:
"can gravity be destroyed" explain

Impossible
 


i mean ... is that possible to create and destroy gravity? if yes?please give an example ...
 


SteveL27 said:
Not a physics person ... but it's an interesting question. Gravity results from the curvature of space. If you "straightened out" the curvature in a region of space, where would the gravity go?

I'm sure there's a very obvious physics answer ... if someone would supply it.

Another way to look at this ... suppose I lose weight. Then I've reduced the gravitational attraction between the Earth and my body. Where did that gravity go? Yes I'm sure this is a "dumb" question if one knows the answer ... but it's still interesting. I understand that if I lost weight, that mass didn't disappear. It went out into the rest of the physical universe in the form of body heat from the cellular combustion of burning off fat, etc.

But where did the gravitational attraction go??
thanks.. please send me a link to download physics ebook to clearup all those question.i.e. interesting topics of physics..
 


No,you cannot destroy gravity(gravitational force).But you can escape from the pull of the Earth towards its centre by traveling at the Earth's escape velocity(11.2 km/s) or greater.
Then you will be orbiting the earth.That's the most you can do.
 

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