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  • Gravitational Waves

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    Introduction Gravitational waves are ripples in the fabric of spacetime caused by some of the most violent and energetic processes in the Universe. Albert Einstein predicted the existence of gravitational waves in 1916 in his general theory of relativity. Basics of Gravitational Waves Gravitational waves are distortions in spacetime that propagate as waves, emanating from…

  • Gravitational Force

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    Introduction The gravitational force is a natural phenomenon by which all things with mass or energy—including planets, stars, galaxies, and even light—are brought toward one another. It is one of the four fundamental forces known in nature. Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation In the 17th century, Sir Isaac Newton proposed his Law of Universal Gravitation,…