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The Equivalence Principle
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What does the Equivalence Principle state?
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Objects with different masses fall at the same rate in a gravitational field.
💡 Explanation:
The Equivalence Principle is the cornerstone of Einstein's General Relativity. It states that the gravitational force between two objects is proportional to their masses, and that objects with different masses fall at the same rate in a gravitational field.