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Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions

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Einstein's Theory of Gravity

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Einstein's Theory of Gravity

Einstein’s theory of gravity, also known as the General Theory of Relativity, changed how we understand gravity. Instead of seeing gravity as just a pulling force between objects (like in Newton’s theory), Einstein explained that massive objects like planets and star...

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Isaac Newton described gravity as a force pulling objects with mass toward each other, explaining motions such as falling apples and planets orbiting the Sun.

In the 1900s, Albert Einstein introduced general relativity. While Newton saw gravity as a pulling force, Einstein explained it as the bending of space-time caused by massive objects...

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