Does Gravity Move Off? Your Answers Needed

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In summary, there is a debate between the theories of General Relativity and Particle Physics on how gravity works. Some believe it is caused by the curvature of space-time, while others believe it is due to particles called gravitons. Both theories have evidence to support their claims, but neither can be proven right or wrong. Therefore, we must be open to the possibility that both theories could be correct in their own ways.
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in another forum a person said that the gravity moves off as an object.
i seid that is no true
the dialog has been longer but i can't traslate it all
what do you think?
could it be?
thank you for answers
 
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could you answer? please
 
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... the gravity moves off as an object.
This doesn't make sense. You have a language problem. Try to rephrase the question.
 
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I don't understand it either. Can you give an example of it?
 
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Maybe matteo16's question is related to the one asked about how gravity "escapes" black holes on this thread?
 
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You are likely looking at Mis-Understandings of various Interpretations of QM or particle physics attempting to describe what gravity is. Usually dealing with Graviton particles while some Interpretations add “Higgs particles”, neither of which have been ‘seen’ or verified experimentally (and per a strict view or General Relativity probably should not exist at all).

Cannot tell from your question if the debate you refer to might be:
1) graviton particles as they “move off” a chunk of mass.
OR
2) graviton particles that “move off” our world of existence into other worlds of in a MWI view of total reality to account for why gravity appears as such a weak force in our world. (weak here because we lose many of the expected gravitons to other dimensions as they “move off”)
OR something else …

Doesn’t really matter: The point is, you cannot say that these interpretations are wrong or right without experimental proof or some real evidence one way or the other.
That is why they are interpretations not Laws of Physics.
No one has proof they are right and at least some interpretations remain that have not been demonstrated to be wrong.

But it does mean many interpretations are ignored, when working a different interpretation incompatible with them.
 
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i'm sorry for the language problem(i'm italian)
i mean that this person said that the gravity isn't a force caused by the space-time curvature but that it moves itself.
 
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You are addressing the incompatibility between General Relativity (Astrophysics) and Particle Physics (QM).
Science in a broad way divides between those two major theories:
If you wish to accept that there are gravitons you will likely be a Particle Physicist using QM and one of its many interpretations (oQM, CI, BM, MWI etc.)
If you instead choose to believe that there are no gravitons and gravity is accounted for by curvatures defined in GR; you will likely be an Astrophysicist.

Both branches can demonstrate that their approach is “accurate”.
Neither can proof the other approach is “wrong”.
So do not expect a clear answer as to which approach is “the correct” description of reality.

Obviously only one view can truly be correct.
But until someone can explain reality in a way that reconciles the incompatibility of these two major theories, we have to be willing to accept the use of two types of science with differing interpretations of reality when it come to describing how gravity works.
 

1. Does gravity move off?

No, gravity does not move off. It is a fundamental force of nature that is always present. It may seem like gravity is "moving off" when objects fall or move towards each other, but this is just the result of the force of gravity at work.

2. Can gravity be turned off?

No, gravity cannot be turned off. It is a universal force that affects all objects with mass. While we can counteract the effects of gravity by using other forces, such as the force of lift in an airplane, we cannot completely turn off gravity.

3. Does gravity weaken over distance?

Yes, gravity does weaken over distance. This is described by the inverse square law, which states that the force of gravity between two objects is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. This means that as distance increases, the force of gravity decreases.

4. Can gravity pull in different directions?

Gravity always pulls in the direction of the center of mass of an object. This means that for spherical objects, like planets, the force of gravity is always towards the center. However, for non-spherical objects, the force of gravity may be slightly different in different directions.

5. What is the difference between gravity and magnetism?

Gravity and magnetism are both fundamental forces of nature, but they have different causes and effects. Gravity is the force of attraction between objects with mass, while magnetism is the force between objects with magnetic properties. Additionally, gravity is always attractive, while magnetism can be both attractive and repulsive.

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