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gravitational theory

/ˌɡrævɪˈteɪʃənəl ˈθɪəri/

Tradução: Conceito científico que explica o fenômeno da gravidade, descrevendo como objetos massivos se atraem mutuamente e como essa força governa o movimento de planetas, estrelas e galáxias.

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/ˌɡrævɪˈteɪʃənəl ˈθɪəri/C1formalscientific
  • ptConceito científico que explica o fenômeno da gravidade, descrevendo como objetos massivos se atraem mutuamente e como essa força governa o movimento de planetas, estrelas e galáxias.

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.

    ptLei da Gravitação Universal de Newton

    • 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.

    ptTeoria Geral da Relatividade de Einstein

    • 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.