Relativity and gravitation on Ollie and Phil's planet—a three-dimensional approach

Experiments between observers on a hypothetical planet can help to explain the geometrical effects of gravitation and the curvature of space.

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Published in:Physics education 2005-05, Vol.40 (3), p.223-228
Main Author: Lovell, M S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Advanced Students
Geometric Concepts
Gravitation
High Schools
Hypothetical planets
Physics
Relativity
Science Education
Space Sciences
Teaching Methods
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Summary:Experiments between observers on a hypothetical planet can help to explain the geometrical effects of gravitation and the curvature of space.
ISSN:0031-9120
1361-6552
DOI:10.1088/0031-9120/40/3/002