Why Is Acceleration Due to Gravity a Constant? - Comments

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The discussion centers on the nature of gravitational force and its constancy, particularly questioning the role of gravitons in this phenomenon. Participants express curiosity about how gravitons facilitate an attractive force between two bodies. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding curved spacetime in relation to gravity. Additionally, there is a suggestion to explore the Relativity forum for deeper insights. The thread highlights the complexity of gravitational interactions and the need for further exploration of theoretical concepts.
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Why Is Acceleration Due to Gravity a Constant?

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Beautiful. Thank you very much.
 
But what is the cause of gravitational force between two bodies (they say exchange of gravitons)?? I mean how can exchange of gravitons between two bodies make them exert force on each other and that too only attractive??
 
The word "graviton" appears nowhere in this Insight.
 
Was expecting something like

"It isn't, go home folks"
 
sandesh baghmar said:
But what is the cause of gravitational force between two bodies (they say exchange of gravitons)?? I mean how can exchange of gravitons between two bodies make them exert force on each other and that too only attractive??

It's all about curved spacetime! Hit up the Relativity forum for more info please, as this thread is for questions and comments regarding the insights article.
 
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