College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 26 - Relativity - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions - Page 904: 22

Answer

(a) provides a theoretical basis for explaining gravitational force

Work Step by Step

General relativity is the geometrical theory of gravitational field. It applies to accelerating frames or non-inertial frames. As per this theory, an observer in a closed system cannot distinguish between the effect of gravitational acceleration and linear acceleration. It also explains the bending of light in gravitational field.
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