Please explain these Equations in GR, Modified Universal law of Gravity.

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The discussion centers on the modification of Newton's universal law of gravity as it relates to General Relativity (GR) and spacetime geometry. Key references include lecture notes from King's College London and a PDF from Oklahoma State University, which provide foundational equations and concepts. The conversation highlights the relationship between Coulomb's law, Gauss's law, and Poisson's equation as alternative approaches to understanding gravitational forces. Participants seek clarity on the origins and implications of these equations within the context of GR.

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Space time Geometry and GR, taken from lecture notes

http://www.mth.kcl.ac.uk/courses/cm334.html

http://www.mth.kcl.ac.uk/courses/cm334/Lectures0910.pdf
from pages 3 and 4

Newton's universal law of gravity is getting modified.

it says using the result, from where this result comes from?

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and as follows with this page

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after equation 4, it says that using the fact that... where this equation is coming from and how can I understand this, can anyone explain please?
 
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