Gravitational Theory (Noun)
Meaning
(physics) the theory that any two particles of matter attract one another with a force directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- Einstein's groundbreaking work led to the development of a new gravitational theory that challenged the long-held understanding of space and time.
- The scientist spent years studying Newton's gravitational theory and its implications for the behavior of celestial bodies.
- Gravitational theory plays a crucial role in understanding the movement of planets and stars within our galaxy.
- According to the gravitational theory, the force of attraction between two objects decreases as the distance between them increases.
- The development of gravitational theory has enabled physicists to better understand the behavior of black holes and dark matter.