General Relativity and Gravity

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What does general relativity redefine gravity as?

A consequence of the curvature of spacetime

How are massive objects like stars and planets described in the context of spacetime curvature?

Objects that warp spacetime with their gravity

How are smaller objects affected by the warped landscape created by massive bodies?

They follow the natural contours in the warped landscape

What phenomenon is described as bending light's path around massive objects?

Gravitational lensing caused by the curvature of spacetime

What is the core idea behind general relativity's view on gravity?

Gravity is a consequence of the geometry woven by mass and energy in spacetime

Who among the following figures championed societal reforms, cultural revival, and spiritual awakening as part of the Indian Independence Movement?

Swami Vivekananda

Which event marked a departure from passive resistance to active participation in the struggle for independence against British rule?

Swadeshi Movement

In what century did the Indian Independence Movement enter a more radical phase with revolutionary groups seeking to overthrow British rule through violence and sabotage?

20th century

Which prominent figure's efforts fostered a new sense of Indian nationalism despite the suppression of the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857?

Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

Which movement led by Bal Gangadhar Tilak marked a departure from passive resistance to active participation in the struggle for Indian independence?

Swadeshi Movement

Who among the following figures was pivotal in galvanizing support for the Indian Independence Movement through peaceful resistance and civil disobedience?

Mahatma Gandhi

Which movement is described as a transformative moment in the Indian Independence Movement, exposing the fault lines in the British Raj?

Civil Disobedience Movement

Who were notable figures known for their courageous acts and unwavering commitment to freeing India during the freedom struggle?

Bhagat Singh, Chandrashekhar Azad, and Subhas Chandra Bose

Who played a critical role in the integration of princely states and shaping post-independence India?

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

What characterized India's struggle for freedom according to the text?

Was marked by spiritual awakening and societal reform

Explore Einstein's revolutionary theory which redefines gravity as a consequence of the curvature of spacetime. Learn how massive objects warp the fabric of spacetime and how smaller objects navigate this warped landscape without experiencing a pulling force.

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