Gravity & Magnetism: How Mass Interacts with Space-Time?

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The discussion centers on the conceptual evolution of gravity from Newtonian physics to Einstein's theory of general relativity. Initially, gravity was viewed as an intrinsic property of mass, where masses exerted a pulling force on each other. Einstein's framework redefined gravity as a curvature of space-time, where mass interacts with the geometry of space-time rather than exerting a direct force. The conversation also explores the potential analogy between gravity and magnetism, although it emphasizes the limitations of such comparisons within established physics theories.

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  • Understanding of Newtonian gravity and its principles.
  • Familiarity with Einstein's theory of general relativity.
  • Basic knowledge of space-time concepts.
  • Awareness of electromagnetic forces, particularly magnetism.
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This may seem really elementary or just based on total misconception but can you not explain any pulling force at distances in terms of relative space and time coordinates instead?

Gravity before Einstein: property intrinsic to mass; masses pull each other.
...after Einstein: property intrinsic to space-time; space-time pushes mass or mass just moves through space-time.

Can you not make this analogous to something like magnetism? Although, you would need a ridiculous caveat to ensure it only works in the scope of magnetic objects (or more basically protons/electrons).
 
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