Gravity: What Powers Mass's Pull on Objects?

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Mass does not require energy to exert a gravitational pull; instead, it warps the fabric of space-time, creating an interference in the gravitational field. This concept is likened to a bowling ball bending a trampoline, causing smaller objects to be attracted to it. The discussion emphasizes the need for a comprehensive, peer-reviewed theory of mass attraction, which could merit a Nobel Prize. Some participants challenge the tautological explanation of gravity, pointing out that defining gravity with gravity does not provide clarity. The conversation highlights the ongoing quest for a deeper understanding of gravitational forces.
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Where does mass get the energy to supply a pull on other objects?
 
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harp AP 2010 said:
Where does mass get the energy to supply a pull on other objects?

A specific, reasonably complete, well described, and peer-reviewed/accepted theory of what exactly is the cause of mass attraction is worthy of a Nobel Prize.
Hope it happens in my lifetime. I'm interested.
 
Mass produces an interference in the gravitational field, it warps the fabric of space-time. Similar to putting a bowling ball and a golf ball on a trampoline. The bowling ball bends the fabric and as a result the smaller mass (golf ball) will attract to the bowling ball. Is this not how gravity works? someone feel free to correct me.
 
gravity is not a force ;)
 
pallidin said:
A specific, reasonably complete, well described, and peer-reviewed/accepted theory of what exactly is the cause of mass attraction is worthy of a Nobel Prize.

A specific, reasonably complete, well-described, and peer-reviewed/accepted theory of what exactly is the cause of anything is worthy of a Nobel Prize. :wink:
 
MillerGenuine said:
Mass produces an interference in the gravitational field, it warps the fabric of space-time. Similar to putting a bowling ball and a golf ball on a trampoline. The bowling ball bends the fabric and as a result the smaller mass (golf ball) will attract to the bowling ball. Is this not how gravity works? someone feel free to correct me.

Explaining gravity with gravity. Yes, gravity works exactly like gravity works. You are correct, in a tautological way.
 

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