Recent questions in Relativity physics

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If the photon is stationary from its reference frame, why is it moving from ours?

asked Mar 15, 2023 in Relativity physics by DIYer32

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What makes Einstein's theory of general relativity appear simple to some people?

asked Mar 15, 2023 in Relativity physics by OAP

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Regarding What IS E=MC2, does c squared CLEARLY AND NECESSARILY represent a dimension of SPACE ON BALANCE, thereby explaining (ON BALANCE) TIME dilation AND what is a black hole? The stars AND PLANETS are POINTS in the night sky. Consider the EYE.

asked Mar 13, 2023 in Relativity physics by adgjl

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What is the Newtonian approximation in general relativity?

asked Mar 13, 2023 in Relativity physics by VelvetEnigma

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What is the equation for the change in gravitational potential energy due to a change in height, as per special and general theory of relativity?

asked Mar 12, 2023 in Relativity physics by galaxyticket

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How do asteroids travel through space so "fast" and with such devastating results when they crash into another celestial body. If there is no atmosphere in space which means no air so no wind how can they travel so far and with such speed?

asked Mar 12, 2023 in Relativity physics by SolarisSculptor

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Why does mass warp space-time in general relativity?

asked Mar 11, 2023 in Relativity physics by ben100

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If a spaceship traveled faster than the speed of light to escape a black hole wouldn't the gravity destroy it and kill it's occupants?

asked Mar 10, 2023 in Relativity physics by adviceexpense (1.4k points)

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Are there any reasons why we should accept that there is no way to unify general relativity and quantum mechanics into one "theory"?

asked Feb 19, 2023 in Relativity physics by aml1989

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What is a time paradox? What would happen if we travelled at near light speed?

asked Feb 18, 2023 in Relativity physics by njathompson

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What would happen if we pointed a camera directly into the path of a light beam which is taking slow motion film of the light? Would we actually see the light travel towards us (the camera) then what is carrying that information?

asked Feb 18, 2023 in Relativity physics by pristineundertaker

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What makes the electrical current travel through wires at nearly the speed of light? Why does it travel much slower in other materials?

asked Feb 18, 2023 in Relativity physics by cheltonian

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Einstein's paper on relativity was called "the Electrodynamics of moving bodies." Why not "the relativity of moving bodies"? Does the speed of causality have a direct connection to electromagnetism?

asked Feb 18, 2023 in Relativity physics by Soyef

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If gravity alters the passing of time and gravity is different everywhere in the universe, then how can there be any standard of time?

asked Feb 17, 2023 in Relativity physics by Aneaka k

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If you fly through space at a super high speed (speed of light) and you come back to earth 10 years later, is the earth only 10 years older?

asked Feb 17, 2023 in Relativity physics by Mark Griffiths

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How much progress has been made on reconciling General relativity (GR) with Quantum Mechanics (QM)?

asked Feb 16, 2023 in Relativity physics by just pumps

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Do all sci fi shows/movies accept subluminal (faster than light) space travel as normal?

asked Feb 15, 2023 in Relativity physics by NovaOracle

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How do we know that E = MC2 for an object has been proved?

asked Feb 13, 2023 in Relativity physics by CosmicJester

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Expansion of space can exceed the speed of light. If true, distance units of "light years" is non-standard and variable since the distance is expanding at increasing faster than light speeds. Is there some other distance unit that is appropriate?

asked Feb 13, 2023 in Relativity physics by T_Mayo

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How fast do stars move across the sky in a night?

asked Feb 12, 2023 in Relativity physics by MysticVerse

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