Gravity waves are vertical movements of air caused by disturbances like mountains or thunderstorms. They resemble waves on water and can cause rotating thunderstorms to spin faster, potentially leading to tornadoes. They should not be confused with gravitational waves in astrophysics. Gravity waves are wave-like movements of air in the Earth’s atmosphere, caused by gravity. […]
Gravity is the force of attraction between masses, with larger masses having a greater effect. It accelerates objects towards it, gives weight to everything, and keeps objects in their orbits. The closer objects are, the stronger the gravitational field, which decreases rapidly with distance. The force of gravity follows an inverse quadratic relationship. Gravity is […]
Gravitational potential energy is gained when an object is moved against gravity. The amount of energy depends on the object’s mass, height, and the strength of the gravitational field. The energy can be calculated using a formula and is used in hydroelectricity and counterweights. Gravitational potential energy is gained by an object when it has […]
Gravitational lensing is when a massive object bends light from a distant light source due to the deformation of space-time. It can cause quasars to appear in different places and produce multiple images. There are three types of gravitational lenses: strong, weak, and microlensing. Gravitational lensing is an astronomical phenomenon observed when a massive object, […]
