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What did Einstein's principle of equivalence state?
What did Einstein's principle of equivalence state?
- Newtonian gravitational fields have no impact on observations.
- Observations in an accelerated frame are indistinguishable from observations in a Newtonian gravitational field. (correct)
- Einstein's laws of nature only apply to accelerated frames.
- Acceleration can only be observed in a Newtonian gravitational field.
Why did Einstein develop the general theory of relativity?
Why did Einstein develop the general theory of relativity?
- To demonstrate the independence of gravity from accelerated motion.
- To prove that laws of nature vary based on the frame of reference.
- To disprove the principle of equivalence.
- To understand how gravity causes space to curve and time to slow down. (correct)
According to Einstein, what is the relationship between gravity and accelerated motion through space-time?
According to Einstein, what is the relationship between gravity and accelerated motion through space-time?
- Gravity and acceleration are equivalent phenomena. (correct)
- Gravity is a result of accelerated motion.
- Accelerated motion negates the effects of gravity.
- They are unrelated phenomena.
How did Einstein reason that gravity might not be a separate force?
How did Einstein reason that gravity might not be a separate force?
What does the presence of mass do to space-time according to Einstein's theory?
What does the presence of mass do to space-time according to Einstein's theory?
What is the main difference between Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries?
What is the main difference between Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries?
What is the significance of geodesics in Einstein's theory of general relativity?
What is the significance of geodesics in Einstein's theory of general relativity?
According to the leading theory, what is the overall curvature of the universe?
According to the leading theory, what is the overall curvature of the universe?
What is the relationship between gravitational waves and accelerating objects?
What is the relationship between gravitational waves and accelerating objects?
What did Einstein predict about the orbits of planets based on his theory of general relativity?
What did Einstein predict about the orbits of planets based on his theory of general relativity?
