Theory Of Gravitation (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
- The theory of gravitation, as proposed by Sir Isaac Newton, explains the motion of celestial bodies and the falling of objects on Earth.
- According to the theory of gravitation, the force of attraction between two objects depends on their masses and the distance between them.
- Einstein's theory of general relativity revolutionized the understanding of the theory of gravitation, incorporating gravity as a curvature of spacetime.
- The theory of gravitation plays a crucial role in understanding the behavior of galaxies, stars, and planets in the universe.
- Scientists have been testing and refining the theory of gravitation since Newton's time, leading to a deeper understanding of the fundamental forces in the universe.