Is Gravity an Attractive Force?

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Is Gravity a Force of Attraction?

We are familiar with electromagnetic attraction and we understand how and why it works.

We do not understand Gravity to my understanding and we are trying to link it and its properties with that of electromagnetic.

Now we are trying to detect Gravitational Waves.

Is it possible that Gravity is not an attraction but merely centrifical force.

Could it be that by the fact that mass follows the curvature of space that when space is bent mass that is in motion will experience centrifical force due to the bending of space?

Could this explain Gravity and how it has the same attraction for all mass?

 

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Nope. We have a good theory of gravity, that produces accurate predictions. That theory also predicts gravity waves, and the detection of these is just at the limit of our experimental ability.

In the future our understanding will be greater, but it will rise upon the shoulders of general relativity just as GR rose on the shoulders of Newton.

There is no reason at all to believe gravity is some other thing entirely.

 

[R0man]

The concept of gravity as an attractive force has been widely accepted and supported by scientific evidence for centuries. It is a fundamental force in the universe, responsible for the motion of planets, stars, and galaxies. While we may not fully understand the mechanisms behind gravity, its effects are consistently observed and can be accurately predicted through mathematical equations.

The idea that gravity may be a centrifugal force due to the curvature of space is an interesting theory, but it goes against the current understanding of gravity as an attractive force. In order for this theory to hold true, we would need to see a consistent relationship between the curvature of space and the amount of mass present, which has not been observed. Additionally, the idea that gravity has the same attraction for all mass is not fully explained by this theory.

The detection of gravitational waves also supports the concept of gravity as an attractive force. These waves are produced by the acceleration of massive objects, such as the collision of two black holes. This acceleration is a result of the attractive force of gravity between the objects.

In conclusion, while there may be ongoing research and theories about the nature of gravity, the current scientific understanding is that it is an attractive force that acts between all objects with mass. The concept of gravity as a centrifugal force due to the curvature of space is an interesting idea, but it does not fully explain the observed effects of gravity in our universe.