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No. In Newtonian physics, gravity is treated as an instantaneous force, but in General Relativity, gravity propagates at the speed of light in a vacuum. There's some debate on whether it's actually been experimentally shown that the "speed of gravity" is the same as the speed of light in a vacuum or not. However, there is fairly clear experimental evidence that it does have a speed and is not instantaneous. See the Wikipedia article in "Related Links" for a much longer and more detailed discussion.

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What is the difference between relativity and gravity?

Commonly, there really is not a difference. However, if you are referring to Newtonian Law of Universal Gravitation and Einsteinian Relativity, then there is a difference. Both theories describe gravity. Universal Gravitation predicts an instantaneous force which attract objects together. Mass and distance of the objects are the two main components of Universal Gravitation. Einstein's Relativity explains Gravity as a distortion on the space-time fabric as a result of the presence of mass. These distortions cause what we experience as Gravity. Einstein's Gravity is not an instantaneous force because it travels at the speed of light.


What is instantaneous force?

Instantaneous force refers to the force acting on an object at a specific moment in time. It is the force exerted at an exact instant, rather than over a period of time. This concept is commonly used in physics to analyze the dynamics and motion of objects.


What is the formula for instantaneous impulse?

The definition of impulse is change in momentum, how is there CHANGE in an instant? Or you are asking the instantaneous MOMENTUM, then it's the mass of the object times its speed. Or you are asking the CHANGE in momentum, impulse, after a specific time. If the average force applied to the mass is given, it's force times change in time. If a change in Force is observed, you have to integrate. If there is NO force applied, then the change in momentum is none.


What is the difference between force of gravity and gravity?

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What is the force force of gravity called?

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What is the difference between relativity and gravity?

Commonly, there really is not a difference. However, if you are referring to Newtonian Law of Universal Gravitation and Einsteinian Relativity, then there is a difference. Both theories describe gravity. Universal Gravitation predicts an instantaneous force which attract objects together. Mass and distance of the objects are the two main components of Universal Gravitation. Einstein's Relativity explains Gravity as a distortion on the space-time fabric as a result of the presence of mass. These distortions cause what we experience as Gravity. Einstein's Gravity is not an instantaneous force because it travels at the speed of light.


Is the force of gravity instantaneous in its effect on objects?

Oh, what a good question! Gravity is like a gentle hug from Mother Nature that works its magic on everything around us. It is actually pretty quick at its job, acting instantly on objects to pull them towards each other with a lovely sense of connection. Just like how painting one happy little tree can instantly bring joy to a whole landscape. Amazing, isn't it?


What is instantaneous force?

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What is instantaneous dipole forces for nonpolar molecules?

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What is the force of gravity on Mercy?

what is the force of gravity on mecury


What is the mass and force of gravity?

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Is gravity a force or not?

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What is the formula for instantaneous impulse?

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How are force ann gravity elated?

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Which force exerts gravity?

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When was Gravity Force created?

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When did Gravity Force happen?

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