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In Zee's Gravity in a Nutshell P107, 13 lines from the bottom, for a sphere of radius a, should the curvature G be 1/(a^2) instead of a^2?
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The discussion confirms that there is a misprint in Zee's "Gravity in a Nutshell" on page 107, where the curvature G for a sphere of radius a should be expressed as 1/(a^2) instead of a^2. Additionally, on page 306, it is established that the functions B(t,r) and A(t,r) should indeed include square roots, as indicated in the text. These corrections are crucial for accurate understanding and application of the concepts presented in the book.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of general relativity concepts
- Familiarity with mathematical notation in physics
- Knowledge of curvature in differential geometry
- Experience with Zee's "Gravity in a Nutshell" as a reference
- Review the mathematical foundations of curvature in general relativity
- Study the implications of misprints in scientific literature
- Examine the role of functions B(t,r) and A(t,r) in gravitational theories
- Explore other common misprints in physics textbooks for better accuracy
Students of physics, educators teaching general relativity, and researchers focusing on gravitational theories will benefit from this discussion, particularly those using Zee's "Gravity in a Nutshell" as a primary resource.
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Yes, it seems that it is a misprint.vaatmoly said:
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Thanks. Since we are on this book, I have another question: on page 306, lines 9 and 11 from the top, should B(t,r) and A(t,r) have square roots on them?martinbn said:
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I believe so, yes.vaatmoly said:
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