What Causes Gravity to Attract Objects?

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Gravity remains an enigmatic force, with no definitive explanation for why it causes attraction between particles regardless of distance or mass. General Relativity suggests that mass curves the fabric of space, influencing the paths of objects and creating the illusion of attraction. However, this theory raises further questions about the underlying reasons for mass curving space. Despite attempts to find answers, the fundamental nature of gravity continues to elude clear understanding. The discussion highlights the ongoing mystery surrounding gravity and the limitations of current scientific explanations.
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Why is gravity? What is it that causes attraction between two particles, no matter what their distance from each other or their masses or even what is between the two?
 
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Nobody really knows.
 
theCandyman said:
Why is gravity? What is it that causes attraction between two particles, no matter what their distance from each other or their masses or even what is between the two?

According to General Relativity, the surface that is our universe is curved in the presence of mass. This affects the trajectories of objects and makes it appear that masses are being attracted towards each other.
 
To quote Isaac Newton on the subject "Fengo non hypothesen" ("I frame no hypotheses").

As to geometer's response, of course that leaves open the question why mass curves space.
 
HallsofIvy said:
To quote Isaac Newton on the subject "Fengo non hypothesen" ("I frame no hypotheses").

As to geometer's response, of course that leaves open the question why mass curves space.

It certainly does, and I don't have a good explanation for this!

I seem to remember seeing, at one time, an article somewhere in my stack of references on why mass curves space, but I have since searched in vain for it!
 
So I know that electrons are fundamental, there's no 'material' that makes them up, it's like talking about a colour itself rather than a car or a flower. Now protons and neutrons and quarks and whatever other stuff is there fundamentally, I want someone to kind of teach me these, I have a lot of questions that books might not give the answer in the way I understand. Thanks
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