General Relativity theory, developed by Einstein in 1907-1915, states that being at rest in the gravitational field and accelerating are identical physically. For example, an observer can see the ball fall the same way on the rocket and on Earth. This is due to the rocket’s acceleration, which equals 9.8 m/s2. This theory relates to Newton’s gravitational theory and special relativity.
Some Consequences of General Relativity are :
- Gravitational Time Dilation: Gravity influences the passage of time. Clocks in the deeper gravitational wells run slower than in general gravitational levels.
- Light rays will bend in the gravitational field.
- The universe is expanding, and parts of it are moving away from Earth faster than the speed of light.
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