This is the standard, mainstream, popular (perhaps physics PhDs have a more nuanced view of the matter) explanation of gravity. In summary, gravity is the shape of spacetime. Here are some pictures that illustrate this understanding of gravity: Gravity draws objects towards each other when one object falls into the distorted spacetime of the other. But objects exist in an environment called spacetime: the “woven”, “four-dimensional” “fabric” of space and time. Objects have gravity because they bend and distort spacetime by their mass the more massive an object, the more it bends spacetime, the stronger its gravitational force. Gravity is the force with which one object attracts another object. Mainstream physics claims to have the answer to these questions.
The question of gravity is this: how can it be that two objects that are not connected to each other by anything be pulling towards each other? Why, for instance, does an apple fall down from a tree towards the Earth? Or why does the Moon orbit the Earth? With that said, here is my take on the standard explanation of gravity:
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My knowledge of physics is limited to a few high school and university courses, and some TV shows and Youtube videos. Let me start by flatly stating that I am not a physicist. And others in the Star Wars Universe seem to think so as well.īut what if there was a non-mysterious, rational, and physical explanation for the Force, as opposed to mysterious metaphysical magic? Sounds pretty mysterious, right? It’s almost like magic. So the Force isn’t just the ability to control objects at a distance, it’s something that seems to permeate the entire being of a person possessed with it, including their emotions.
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Specifically, I’ve become more interested in the concept of the Force.Īccording to Wikipedia, the Force ” is a binding, metaphysical, and ubiquitous power in the fictional universe of the Star Wars galaxy created by George Lucas…. can enhance natural, physical, and mental abilities, including strength (such as during a “Force jump” or to slow a fall from an otherwise dangerous height) and accuracy… other Force powers are demonstrated in the film series including telekinesis, telepathy,levitation, deep hypnosis, enhanced empathy, reflexes, precognition, and enhanced speed.” With all the hype about the new Star Wars movie, I’ve been becoming more interested in the franchise.