10 Questions
Who first proposed the concept of gravitational waves?
Oliver Heaviside
In what year were gravitational waves later predicted by Albert Einstein?
1916
What type of energy do gravitational waves transport?
Gravitational radiation
Why does Newton's law of universal gravitation not provide for the existence of gravitational waves?
It assumes physical interactions propagate instantaneously
Who refused to accept the concept of gravitational waves after initially predicting them?
Albert Einstein
What is the strength relationship between gravity and the strong interaction?
Gravity is approximately 1038 times weaker than the strong interaction
What does gravity determine the motion of at the macroscopic scale?
Planets, stars, galaxies, and even light
What does gravity give to physical objects on Earth?
Weight
What is responsible for sublunar tides in the oceans?
Moon's gravity
What process does gravity help to guide the growth of plants through?
Gravitropism
Test your knowledge of gravitational waves with this quiz! Explore the concepts behind this fascinating phenomenon, including their generation, propagation, and historical background.
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