Can Gravity Really Repel? Understanding Gravitons and Common Misconceptions

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The discussion centers on the nature of gravity, asserting that it is fundamentally an attractive force rather than a repulsive one. Participants clarify that gravity is a characteristic of space-time and not an inherent property of matter. The conversation touches on concepts such as dark energy, which is theorized to have repulsive effects, and the Cavendish Experiment, which demonstrates gravitational attraction. The discussion concludes that while some theories propose alternative views, they lack experimental evidence and are often discredited.

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  • Understanding of gravitational theory and Newton's laws of motion
  • Familiarity with dark energy and its implications in cosmology
  • Knowledge of the Cavendish Experiment and its significance in measuring gravitational force
  • Basic grasp of Einstein's equations of gravity and energy density
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  • Research the implications of dark energy on cosmic expansion and its equation of state
  • Study the Cavendish Experiment in detail to understand gravitational measurement
  • Explore Einstein's general relativity and its relationship with gravity and pressure
  • Investigate the concept of negative pressure and its role in theoretical physics
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Students of physics, cosmologists, and anyone interested in the fundamental forces of nature and the ongoing debates surrounding gravity and dark energy.

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Abbas Sherif said:
If you feel mine is a speculation and its unfounded,look for the book, Physics for Scientist and Engineers by Paul A. Tipler and read on the chapter, evolution of the universe and about the lepton era. Be good guy
Why? Does it introduce observational evidence that the rest of the world is unaware of, that supports the proposed theory?

Or is it just postulating a speculation that is not founded upon evidence?
 
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lets not forget the theory of gravitons.
for those who don't know some scientist's believe that there are particles no charge, no mass, and carry energy/gravitational energy, this is almost identical to photons, particles that have no mass or charge but they carry electromagnetic energy,
 

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