Frame-dragging is a phenomenon predicted by Einstein's general theory of relativity, where the rotation of a massive object 'drags' the spacetime around it. This effect has been experimentally confirmed by observations of the Earth's influence on nearby satellites and gyroscopes, demonstrating the intricate interplay between mass, rotation, and spacetime curvature.

Frame-Dragging

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

Rotation of a massive object

Drags the spacetime

Earth's influence

Nearby satellites

Gyroscopes are devices that measure or maintain orientation and angular velocity, relying on the principles of angular momentum and rotational motion. They are crucial in navigation systems, stabilizing devices, and various technologies by providing precise orientation data without the need for external references.

Gyroscopes

Interplay between mass and rotation

Spacetime curvature is a fundamental concept in Einstein's General Theory of Relativity, describing how matter and energy influence the geometry of the universe. It explains gravity not as a force, but as a result of objects following the curved paths in spacetime created by mass and energy distributions.

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