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Universal Law of Gravitation

Question 2 • Foothill-B Period-Chemistry-26/27B

The behavior of which objects are better explained by Einstein’s general theory of relativity than Newton’s universal law of gravitation?

Answer
A
objects that accelerate
B
objects that are several meters apart
C
objects with small masses
D
objects moving at near the speed of light

Explanation

Einstein’s general theory of relativity is needed when gravity or motion involves extreme conditions, including speeds close to the speed of light. Newton’s law of gravitation works very well for ordinary objects moving much slower than light. So objects moving at near the speed of light are better explained by general relativity.

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