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What Is Gravity? - Wondrium Perspectives

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Overview

Explore the fascinating concept of gravity in this 20-minute video featuring insights from four experts. Delve into the historical understanding of gravity before Newton, learn about Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation, and discover Einstein's groundbreaking General Theory of Relativity. Examine the proof of gravitational waves and ponder the intriguing question of quantum gravity. Gain a deeper understanding of this fundamental force through clips from various Wondrium series, including "Understanding the Misconceptions of Science," "The Higgs Boson and Beyond," and "What Einstein Got Wrong." Uncover the complexities of gravity beyond the simple notion of "what goes up must come down" and explore the ongoing scientific inquiries surrounding this mysterious force.

Syllabus

Gravity before Newton
Newton’s Universal Law of Gravitation
Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity
Proof of Gravitational Waves
What Is Quantum Gravity?

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Wondrium

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