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According to Einstein's theory of general relativity, objects with mass "bend" space-time, which is part of how gravity works. (Space-time is basically the combination of space at time, using time as a kind of "fourth dimension".)
When objects move around, they change the way the space-time is curved around them. In some cases, when an object accelerates, the result changes in the curvature of space-time propagate outwards at the speed of light. The propagation of the changes in the curvature of space-time is what is known as gravitational waves.
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What are the things that produce waves?
the gravitational pull of the sun and moon
How are waves created by the moon?
The moon has a gravity like the earth and therefore as it changes from a full moon to crecent so dose the gravitational pull. It is this gravitational pull on the sea that causes waves and high and low tide. The wind can also have an effect on how strong or high the waves will be
Why do waves always break on the beaches round all sides of an island?
The Moon's Gravitational Pull and the different Ocean Currents cause waves on all sides of an Island.
What is caused by the rotation and movement of energy of the sun and reach far out into space?
As far as I know, the only type of energy caused by the movement of masses - more accurately, the acceleration of masses - is gravitational waves. However, the roation of an object with spherical symmetry won't emit gravitational waves.
How does the Moon create waves on Earth?
No, the moon does not create waves, it creates tides because of its gravitational pull.
Can gravitational waves be bended by gravitational fields?
yes
How are gravitational waves caused and how do they relate to what you have learned about the behavior of waves?
the waves are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon. they relate to the moon because without the moons gravitational pull the ocean wouls come to a complete standstill
How do gravitational waves form?
Gravitational waves are formed when the masses that are found in the space distorts. And these moving objects emit waves that carry out energy away from the space.
Energy that travels by waves?
Sound; light and other electromagnetic waves; gravitational waves.
What are types of energy that travel in waves?
Take your pick: water waves, sound waves, electromagnetic waves, gravitational waves.
What wave is partly longitudinal and partly transverse?
Earthquake waves , electromagnetic waves and gravitational waves..
What are two types of energy that travel in waves?
Take your pick: water waves, sound waves, electromagnetic waves, gravitational waves.
Energy travels through space as rhythmic waves?
That could be electromagnetic waves, or gravitational waves.
How do ocean waves travel?
the gravitational pull of the moon
How are gravitational waves are caused?
by the earthquakes under the ground.
Name a kind of wave that does not require a medium?
(1) Electromagnetic waves, (2) gravitational waves.
. Name a kind of wave that does not require a medium.?
(1) Electromagnetic waves, (2) gravitational waves.
