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Re:If gravity isn't a force, then why does it "need" a boson? by moi2388 on Thursday March 21, 2024 @11:58AM (#39780277)
Yeah this never made sense to me. Yes, it detects no acceleration. Great. But we know it IS accelerating; if you fall your speed will increase, this can only occur if you are accelerating?!
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Re:If gravity isn't a force, then why does it "need" a boson? by lupire on Thursday March 21, 2024 @01:06PM (#39781329)
How would you measure this alleged speed increase, internally?

You can't.

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Re:If gravity isn't a force, then why does it "need" a boson? by moi2388 on Friday March 22, 2024 @11:48AM (#39791865)
I sure can’t. But why would I want to measure speed increase internally, when it’s due to an external field?

Quick question, how would I even measure speed itself internally? I thought motion and speed was always measured relative to something else, why would an increase of these properties then have to be internal?

Not trying to be a dick, I’m genuinely curious. And yes, I obviously do not know anything about physics. Any explanation or link to a source to help me understand?

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