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gravitational theory

/ˌɡrævɪˈteɪʃənəl ˈθɪəri/

Traduction: Théorie scientifique expliquant le phénomène de la gravitation, décrivant comment les objets massifs s'attirent mutuellement et comment cette force régit le mouvement des planètes, des étoiles et des galaxies.

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/ˌɡrævɪˈteɪʃənəl ˈθɪəri/C1formalscientific
  • frThéorie scientifique expliquant le phénomène de la gravitation, décrivant comment les objets massifs s'attirent mutuellement et comment cette force régit le mouvement des planètes, des étoiles et des galaxies.

A scientific framework that explains the phenomenon of gravity, describing how massive objects attract each other and how this force governs the motion of planets, stars, and galaxies.

  1. Newton's Law of Universal GravitationC1formal

    A scientific theory stating that every particle of matter in the universe attracts every other particle with a force proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between their centers.

    frloi de la gravitation universelle

    • Newton's gravitational theory explained why apples fall from trees.
    • The gravitational theory was a cornerstone of classical physics.
    • Scientists used gravitational theory to predict the motion of planets.
  2. Einstein's General Theory of RelativityC2formal

    A modern theory of gravitation that describes gravity as a curvature of spacetime caused by mass and energy, replacing Newton's model for extreme conditions.

    frthéorie de la gravitation

    • Einstein's gravitational theory predicted the bending of light around stars.
    • The gravitational theory of general relativity explains black holes.
    • Modern cosmology relies heavily on Einstein's gravitational theory.