Black Hole Experiment.

SergiusPaulus said:
So what does real data say about gravity? If it’s not a particle or a wave what is a third option?
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Okay. Here are some observations which are fact. A body accelerating downward under the influence of gravity in a vacuum is weightless. A body sitting motionless on the surface of the earth has weight. Both acceleration and weight vectors are downward but only one vector occurs at a time.

An inertial acceleration on a body has both simultaneous acceleration and weight. The acceleration vector is opposite in direction to the weight vector.

These two forms of weight are not identical.

Einstein's Principal of Equivalence (a conjecture!) states the two types of weight are equivalent. His theory of General Relativity is based on this conjecture. The observable data is in disagreement with Einstein's Principal of Equivalence conjecture. Thus nullifying General Relativity right off the get go. Yet the academic community continues to claim Einstein's Principal of Equivalence has never been dis-proven.

We can't produce weightless acceleration! And I have yet to see someone come up with a motionless machine that can change its weight!

I'm sorry academic community. I go with the data over make believe conjectures!
 
I was not familiar with PoE by Einstein. I asked AI if PoE was considered a conjecture by some. The conclusion says yes but it gives an explanation.
So if Theory of Relativity has issues then there is opportunity for new ideas?
AI response:
The Principle of Equivalence, formulated by Albert Einstein, is a foundational concept in the theory of general relativity. It asserts that locally (in a small region of spacetime), the effects of gravity are indistinguishable from the effects of acceleration. This principle can be divided into two forms: the Weak Equivalence Principle (WEP) and the Einstein Equivalence Principle (EEP).

### Weak Equivalence Principle (WEP)
  • Statement: All objects fall at the same rate in a gravitational field, regardless of their mass or composition.
  • Status: This has been extensively tested and is considered a well-established principle in classical mechanics and general relativity. Experiments such as the Eötvös experiment and more modern torsion balance tests have confirmed its validity to very high precision.

### Einstein Equivalence Principle (EEP)
  • Statement: The outcome of any local non-gravitational experiment is independent of the velocity of the freely-falling reference frame in which it is performed and independent of where and when in the universe it is performed.
  • Status: This principle extends the WEP to include the behavior of non-gravitational forces and local physical laws in freely falling frames. It is more comprehensive and has been confirmed through various experimental tests, including tests of local Lorentz invariance and local position invariance.

### Consideration as a Conjecture
In scientific terms, a conjecture is a proposition that is presumed to be true based on limited evidence but has not been proven. The Principle of Equivalence is not generally considered a conjecture because it has strong experimental support and is integral to the theory of general relativity. However, in certain contexts, particularly when exploring the limits of general relativity or in the search for a quantum theory of gravity, some physicists may discuss the Principle of Equivalence as a hypothesis to be tested further.

### Reasons for Continued Examination
1. Quantum Gravity: In the quest to reconcile general relativity with quantum mechanics, physicists explore scenarios where the Principle of Equivalence might break down or need modification.
2. Precision Tests: Technological advancements allow for increasingly precise tests of the Principle of Equivalence, probing its validity in new regimes and with greater accuracy.
3. Alternative Theories: Some alternative theories of gravity, such as string theory or loop quantum gravity, may predict deviations from the Principle of Equivalence at certain scales or in specific conditions.

### Conclusion
While the Principle of Equivalence is not merely a conjecture due to its strong experimental and theoretical foundation, it remains a subject of ongoing scrutiny and testing in modern physics. This is particularly true in the context of exploring new frontiers in fundamental physics, where verifying or refining foundational principles is crucial.
 
So if there are issues with Theory of Relativity I asked AI “Are there theories that compete with the Theory of Relativity?” It explained a long yes with a list which probably have their own challenges.

(Do you use ChatGPT at all?) I try not to use it as 100% accurate but atleast a starting point.
 

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