Gravitational field in Galilean relativity

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The discussion centers on the behavior of gravitational fields within the framework of Galilean relativity, particularly regarding how these fields are perceived by observers in different inertial frames. The scope includes theoretical considerations and conceptual clarifications related to uniform gravitational fields and their transformation under Galilean boosts.

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions why the direction of the gravitational field remains unchanged for a moving observer, suggesting that it should have an x-component relative to a stationary observer.
  • Another participant infers that the discussion pertains to a uniform gravitational field and prompts clarification on how forces transform under a Galilean boost.
  • A participant asserts that acceleration is invariant across all inertial frames in Galilean relativity, indicating a level of understanding of the concept.
  • There are inquiries about the technical issue of using LaTeX for equations on mobile devices, with suggestions for workarounds provided by other participants.
  • One participant states that a change in the direction of the gravitational field would contradict the principles of Galilean relativity, emphasizing the invariance of acceleration.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the implications of gravitational field direction in Galilean relativity, with some agreeing on the invariance of acceleration while others question the transformation of gravitational fields. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the specific effects of motion on gravitational fields.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference the transformation of forces and accelerations under Galilean boosts, but the discussion does not resolve the underlying assumptions or definitions related to gravitational fields.

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My question is why the direction of gravitational field doesn't change relative to moving observer take for example gravitational field in the y direction relative to stationary observer but relative to an observer moving with velocity v in the x direction the field should have x component
 
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You are talking about a uniform field, I infer. It would be helpful to state that clearly if so.

Do you know how a force transforms under a Galilean boost? Hint: what is ##\frac{d^2x'}{dt'^2}## in terms of ##x## and ##t##?
 
Ibix said:
You are talking about a uniform field, I infer. It would be helpful to state that clearly if so.

Do you know how a force transforms under a Galilean boost? Hint: what is ##\frac{d^2x'}{dt'^2}## in terms of ##x## and ##t##?
The acceleration is the same for all inertial frames in galilean relativity and now I understand .
Just one thing : why I cannot write equations using latex here while using android mobile?
 
phyahmad said:
Just one thing : why I cannot write equations using latex here while using android mobile?
It should be possible, although quite tedious:
$$\vec F = m\vec a$$
 
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phyahmad said:
The acceleration is the same for all inertial frames in galilean relativity and now I understand
Exactly.
phyahmad said:
Just one thing : why I cannot write equations using latex here while using android mobile?
It isn't a browser issue, as far as I am aware. There is a known problem with this forum that LaTeX doesn't get rendered if there is not yet any LaTeX on the page. This seems to be difficult to fix. LaTeX should work for you now on this page because of my earlier post - try entering something and previewing.

The workaround when you're the first one using LaTeX on a page or you're creating a new thread is to enter some LaTeX (even something trivial like ##x##), preview your post (it won't render), then refresh the page while still previewing. You'll be back in edit mode, but you should now see rendered LaTeX if you preview again.
 
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The gravitational field changing direction would be directly incompatible with the fundamentals of Galilean relativity, where acceleration is invariant.
 

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