Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)

Published by Addison-Wesley
ISBN 10: 0321909100
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-910-7

Chapter 36 - Review Check Questions (Comprehension) - Page 698: 19

Answer

Yes.

Work Step by Step

Einstein’s theory of gravitation agrees with Newton’s theory for relatively weak gravitational fields. Newtonian physics is sufficient for calculating spaceflights to the moon, and to the planets in the solar system. This is discussed on page 697.
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