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Gravitational Waves: Ripples in Spacetime
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What is the fundamental principle behind gravitational waves?
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The curvature of spacetime caused by massive objects
💡 Explanation:
Gravitational waves are a consequence of the curvature of spacetime, as predicted by Einstein's theory of general relativity. Massive objects, such as black holes and neutron stars, distort spacetime around them, and this distortion propagates through space in the form of gravitational waves.