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Equivalence Principle

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physics2 years ago

Einstein's Relativity Theory Prevails: Gravitational Interactions Confirmed

Researchers have confirmed with unprecedented accuracy that the properties of mass, such as weight, inertia, and gravitation, are always equivalent, regardless of the specific composition of the mass. This finding reinforces the equivalence principle, a cornerstone of Einstein's theory of relativity, and addresses a critical point of divergence between classical and quantum physics. Using half a century of lunar laser ranging data, scientists have shown that passive and active gravitational mass are always equivalent, supporting the fundamental assumptions of physics and providing further evidence for Einstein's theory.

science2 years ago

Mass vs. Weight: Understanding the Difference.

Mass and weight are related but separate concepts in physics. Mass is an intrinsic property of an object, while weight is the force exerted on an object's matter by a gravitational field. The equivalence principle states that gravitational mass and inertial mass are equivalent. Buoyancy explains why floating objects still have weight, as they displace fluid and experience an upthrust equal to the weight of the fluid displaced. The weight of an object is spread out across the planet's atmosphere when it flies, making it difficult to measure.