Mass Flow & Its Effect: Explained

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The discussion centers on the concept of mass flow as described by Ciufolini and Wheeler in "Gravitation and Inertia." They assert that a flow of mass generates effects analogous to those produced by electric charge flows, specifically referencing gravitomagnetism. The comparison to Maxwell's equations highlights the gravitational counterpart to electromagnetic phenomena. A deeper understanding of this effect is sought, particularly its implications in gravitational physics.

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Ciufolini and Wheeler in their book "Gravitation and Inertia" talk about the effect of a flow of mass. Just as a flow of electric charge creates a magnetic field they say a flow of mass will create an effect. Can someone explain the nature of this effect to me? The author just fall back to saying it is like Maxwell's equation expect for gravity. A more explicit explanation would be appreciated. Thanks.
 
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