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Is it space that is bent by gravity. Or is it our perception of what we are seeing, bent by gravity? By that I mean, is light being bent, to give us the appearance of things being where they are? Can somone clarify?
Tapsnap said:Is it space that is bent by gravity. Or is it our perception of what we are seeing, bent by gravity? By that I mean, is light being bent, to give us the appearance of things being where they are? Can somone clarify?
Gravity is a fundamental force of nature that causes objects with mass to be attracted to each other. It is responsible for keeping planets in orbit around the sun and for keeping us grounded on Earth.
Gravity works by creating a force between two objects with mass. The strength of this force depends on the mass of the objects and the distance between them. The larger the mass and the closer the distance, the stronger the force of gravity.
Gravity does not actually bend or distort objects. Rather, it creates a force that pulls objects towards each other. This can create the illusion of bending, such as when light is bent by the gravitational pull of a massive object like a black hole.
According to Einstein's theory of general relativity, gravity can also affect time. This is because gravity warps the fabric of space-time, causing time to pass at a different rate in areas with different levels of gravitational force. This effect has been observed and confirmed through experiments and observations.
No, gravity cannot be turned off or reversed. It is a fundamental force of nature that is always present. However, its effects can be counteracted by other forces, such as the force of thrust from a rocket or the force of air resistance on a falling object. But gravity itself cannot be eliminated or reversed.