Re: [Algorithms] rather curious

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In a message dated 10/09/00 21:44:54 !!!First Boot!!!, 
sye...@ea... writes:

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 i recently (3 minutes ago) got in an argument with a friend on this *topic*,
 he told me his professor said that "Gravity is a FORCE" and saying anything
 different from that is pure anarchy.
  >>

Hi Akbar,

Yes, it is suprising how many people still follow Newtonian laws where 
gravity is a force.

Einstein theorised that gravity is a distortion of space-time and that 
'matter bends space'.

With this hypothesis one can then explain how stars which are behind our own 
sun can be seen as if they were to one side of it.

This is caused by the light from the star following the easiest path around 
the sun, following the curvature of space-time.

This phenomenon can only be seen when there is a total eclipse since the 
sun's brightness does not allow the other stars to be seen.

I think most people still think Newtonian since it is easier to visualise and 
definitely easier on the maths side! :)

John.