Gravitational field modulation of a moving mass

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The discussion centers on the modulation of the gravitational field of a moving mass. It is established that a moving mass emits gravitational waves, particularly when it oscillates back and forth. The relationship between the mass's movement and its wavelength is highlighted, indicating that if a mass moves uniformly for an infinite duration, its wavelength becomes infinite, resulting in zero frequency content of the emitted waves. This phenomenon parallels the behavior of electromagnetic waves when direct current (DC) flows through a coil.

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If a mass is moving it has a wavelength - my question is, is the gravitational field of the mass then modulated accordingly ?
 
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synch said:
If a mass is moving it has a wavelength - my question is, is the gravitational field of the mass then modulated accordingly ?
If a mass is made to move backwards and forwards then it emits gravitational waves, yes.
 
synch said:
If a mass is moving it has a wavelength - my question is, is the gravitational field of the mass then modulated accordingly ?
And if the mass has been and will be moving uniformly for infinite time then the wavelength will be infinite and the frequency content of the wave will be zero. It's the same as for the EM wave when DC passes through a coil.
 

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