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Meerio
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I was wondering how the energy and amplitude change over a distance
Meerio said:I talked to someone about it but he said the amplitude didn't change.
Meerio said:I read somewhere that energy is conserved until (part of) the gravitational wave is absorbed.
Meerio said:by amplitude I mean the amount space is stretched/squeezed relative to itself
Gravitational waves are ripples in the fabric of space-time caused by the acceleration of massive objects. They form when two massive objects, such as black holes or neutron stars, orbit each other and eventually merge.
The energy of a gravitational wave decreases over time as it travels through space. This is due to the wave spreading out and becoming weaker as it moves further away from its source.
Yes, the amplitude of a gravitational wave can change. The amplitude is a measure of the strength of the wave and it can increase or decrease depending on the source and distance from the source.
The amplitude of a gravitational wave can be affected by the mass and distance of the objects that created the wave, as well as the orientation of the wave relative to the observer. The closer the objects and the more massive they are, the stronger the gravitational wave will be.
Scientists use highly sensitive instruments called interferometers to detect changes in the amplitude of a gravitational wave. These instruments measure the stretching and squeezing of space caused by the wave, allowing scientists to detect even the smallest changes in amplitude.