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Note on the velocity of propagation of gravitation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 October 2008

G. L. Clark
Affiliation:
Trinity CollegeCambridge

Extract

The approximate value of the world invariant at a point in a plane containing a rotating cohesive system such as a rod is calculated for a point at great distances from the system. It is found that the invariant has a stationary value when the rod is seen to be pointing towards the point in question. It is concluded that the speed of propagation of gravitation is the same as that of light.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge Philosophical Society 1947

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