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According to general relativity how do large masses affect time?
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Close to large masses, time elapses more slowly. For example, on the surface of the Earth, time elapses a tiny bit slower than in outer space. In the case of more massive and dense objects, such as neutron stars, the effects are more drastic.Rotating masses produce additional effects.
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Gravitation is what according to the general theory of relativity?
The attraction between masses.
How celestial masses effect the passage of light?
According to the General Theory of Relativity, the path of light is bent near large masses. The more massive a celestial object is the more light is bent near it.
How is gravity generated?
Gravity is not generated. There are two main explanations of gravity, either general relativity, or an explanation which uses quantum mechanics. According to general relativity, gravity alteres spacetime. This causes a spacetime curvature, which is responsible for the fact that masses atracct one another. According to the other theory, it is the result of the exchanges of virtual gravitons. Since gravitons have not been observed yet, most physicists accept general relativity as the explanation. Other theories exist, but not enough evidence has been gathered so far.
How is masses classified?
Air masses are classified according to their maritime source regions and their latitude. Different air masses affect different parts of the world.
How does the laws of gravity explains the relationship between mass and garvity?
Newton's law of gravitation doesn't really "explain" the relationship, it just states it. On the other hand, the General Theory of Relativity explains that masses distort space-time; this, in turn, affects the movement of other masses.
How are gravitational wave formed?
According to "General Relativity", gravitational waves should usually be formed when masses accelerate.See the "related links" below.For the second link you will need to scroll down the headings on the right of the page then click on "Gravity Waves". It's nice link, but there's perhaps too much detail. Just use what you think is helpful.Gravitational waves usually form whenever masses are accelerated.However waves are not formed in some cases, in particular if there is spherical symmetry.This is a difficult thing to explain. It involves predictions from Einstein's "General Theory of Relativity".You can try the "Gravitational wave" page on Wikipedia. Don't worry if you can't understand it all, but it may give you an idea of what is going on.Also, see "Sources and related links" below.
How do scientists classify air masses?
Scientists classify air masses according to their general characteristics and latitude. Artic air masses form at around 60 degrees latitude, Polar masses are at around 40 degrees latitude, warm tropical air masses are at 15 degrees latitude and very hot air masses form near the equator.
Where does the gravitational pull comes from?
The details are a bit complicated, and scientists are still trying to find part of the answer. But what you need to know, for most practical purposes, is that the gravitational force is related to masses. Masses attract one another. (According to the General Theory of Relativity, masses will distort space; this space distortion causes the attractive force on other masses. Scientists also believe that the force of gravity is transmitted through a hypothetical particle called a "graviton"; so far, they didn't manage to detect one, and it is expected to be very difficult to detect.)
Does every object have frequency?
yes, in a sense quantum mechanics allows the computation of a frequency for all masses (similar to the way relativity allows the computation of an energy for all masses).
How does the gravity affect other planets?
All masses attract one another. Do some reading about the general law of gravitation for more information.
Why is time in Earth deifferent than in Outer Space?
According to the General Theory of Relativity, the nearness of masses (in this case, the mass of Earth) distorts both space and time. The difference is insignificant, though; it requires extremely precise measurements to detect a difference. When mass is more concentrated, as in a neutron star for example, the effect can be much larger.
Why is light bent by gravitational fields if ithas no mass?
Since light has energy, it follows that it also has mass (mass-energy equivalence). However, the explanation given by the General Theory of Relativity is a different one; it is related to the fact that space (and time) are distorted by nearby masses. Near large masses, space is not completely Euclidean ("flat").
