What Causes Gravity? - Newton's Law of Gravitation Explained

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In summary, Newton's law of gravitation states that every particle of matter in the universe attracts every other particle with a force that is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. This attraction is caused by the intrinsic property of mass in Newtonian gravitation, but from the perspective of general relativity, it is the warping of space-time by the stress-energy tensor that causes gravity. However, the origin of gravity is still a topic of debate and further research is needed to fully understand it.
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Newton's law of gravitation.
"Every particle of matter in universe attracts every other particle of matter with a force..."

my question - what causes the attraction?

what is the origin of gravity?

pls help me to understand :)

Thanks in advance.
 
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sphyics said:
Newton's law of gravitation.
"Every particle of matter in universe attracts every other particle of matter with a force..."

my question - what causes the attraction?

what is the origin of gravity?

pls help me to understand :)

Thanks in advance.

It depends, in Newtonian gravitation, mass has an intrinsic property that causes it to attract any other mass with a force inversely proportional to the square of the shortest distance between them.
Strictly speaking gravity is caused by the warping of space-time by the stress-energy tensor, from general relativity.
 
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mass, energy or pressure . Photons have a G field.
 
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It's hard to answer.Actually physics is to solve how it could be not why it is.You can keep asking what causes something to cause gravity.so maybe you can put forward a theory to explain it by yourself.
 
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Gravity is caused by the presence of mass or matter. According to Newton's law of gravitation, every particle of matter in the universe exerts a force of attraction on every other particle of matter. This force is known as the gravitational force and it is directly proportional to the masses of the two objects and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.

The origin of gravity can be traced back to the Big Bang, which is believed to be the beginning of the universe. As the universe expanded and cooled, matter began to clump together due to the force of gravity. Over time, these clumps of matter grew larger and eventually formed stars, planets, and other celestial bodies.

Gravity is also related to the curvature of spacetime, as described by Einstein's theory of general relativity. According to this theory, massive objects such as planets and stars create a curvature in spacetime, which causes other objects to move towards them. This is what we experience as gravity on Earth.

In summary, gravity is caused by the presence of mass and is a fundamental force of nature that helps to shape the universe as we know it. While we may not fully understand its origins, we can observe and measure its effects and use it to explain many phenomena in our world.
 

Related to What Causes Gravity? - Newton's Law of Gravitation Explained

What is gravity?

Gravity is a natural phenomenon by which objects with mass are attracted towards each other. It is one of the four fundamental forces in the universe, along with electromagnetism, strong nuclear force, and weak nuclear force.

How does gravity work?

Gravity is explained by Newton's Law of Gravitation, which states that every object in the universe attracts every other object with a force that is directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.

What causes gravity?

Gravity is caused by the presence of mass and energy in the universe. The more massive an object is, the greater its gravitational pull. This means that objects with larger masses, such as planets and stars, have a stronger gravitational force than smaller objects, like humans.

Why do objects fall towards the Earth?

Objects fall towards the Earth because of the Earth's mass. The Earth's mass creates a gravitational force that pulls objects towards its center. This is why objects on the Earth's surface are constantly pulled towards the ground.

Can gravity be explained by other theories?

While Newton's Law of Gravitation is the most widely accepted explanation for gravity, there are other theories that attempt to explain it, such as Einstein's Theory of General Relativity. These theories offer different perspectives on the nature of gravity and are still being studied and debated by scientists.

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