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1) time has been shown to slow with velocity (atomic clocks on jets), and gravity, like space can change in the presence of these. 2) gravity occurs in the presence of mass. The more mass, the more the
Hi, thanks for writing. Gravity can bend the path of light (even though it has no mass), as well as the path of an object with mass. Light cannot escape a black hole, and a massive object like the Sun
Hi, thanks for writing. It took longer since the Apollo craft orbited the earth 1 1/2 times before leaving it for the moon. It left at an initial speed of 25,000 MPH (escape velocity), but with the earth's
Hi, Dan, thanks for writing. The answer is simple, but difficult to comprehend-"Nothing". There was nothing around that point, not even empty space. Space itself expanded-that is why that part of the
The shuttle is unable to fly directly to the station, due to the speed the station is going. It rather has to do several orbits and catch up with the station to dock with it. The acceleration required

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