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General relativity

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General relativity is a theory of gravitation that describes gravity as the curvature of spacetime caused by mass and energy. It provides a framework for understanding gravitational phenomena at astronomical and cosmological scales.

General relativity is discussed in theoretical physics, astrophysics, and cosmology.

Status

The theory is supported by a wide range of observational tests, including gravitational lensing, orbital dynamics, and gravitational wave detection. Extensions and alternatives are studied to address open questions at quantum and cosmological scales.

Gravity

Spacetime

Black hole

Cosmology