Gravity well model going through a sphere

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The discussion centers on the conceptualization of gravity wells, specifically comparing them to an angel food cake pan while traveling through a sphere. Participants explore the idea that as one moves from the outer edge of the gravity well towards its core and back out, the dynamics may shift to resemble pressure wells at the core. The analogy emphasizes the curvature of the well and its implications on gravitational forces.

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would a gravity well resemble a angle food cake pan well traveling through a sphere? being you start outside the well. travel inward towards the core then outwards to the edge of the well again. wouldn't this also mean gravity wells would be replaced with pressure wells at the core?
 
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ARMYnerdGuy said:
would a gravity well resemble a angle food cake pan well traveling through a sphere?
I think if you draw the curve you are talking about and then think about, you'll see that the answer is quite obvious.
 

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