Einstein's General Theory of Relativity revolutionized our understanding of gravity by describing it as the curvature of spacetime caused by mass and energy, rather than a force acting at a distance. This theory has profound implications for the study of cosmology, black holes, and the behavior of light and time in strong gravitational fields.

Einstein's General Theory Of Relativity

Einstein's General Theory of Relativity

The curvature of spacetime is a fundamental aspect of Einstein's General Theory of Relativity, describing how mass and energy influence the geometry of the universe, causing the gravitational attraction we observe. This curvature dictates the motion of objects and the propagation of light, effectively explaining gravity not as a force, but as the result of objects following the natural curvature of spacetime.

curvature of spacetime

mass and energy

force acting at a distance

study of cosmology

Black holes are regions in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from them. They are formed when massive stars collapse under their own gravity at the end of their life cycles, leading to singularities surrounded by an event horizon.

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