Is gravity part of the electromagnetic spectrum?

Gravity is definitely not part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Properties of the gravitational force are very different to the electromagnetic force, (apart from the 1/r^2 law).

Do electromagnetic waves affect gravity?

If you follow Einstein’s theory of general relativity then gravity has no direct effect on electromagnetic waves itself.

What type of rays are gravitational waves called?

They were proposed by Henri Poincaré in 1905 and subsequently predicted in 1916 by Albert Einstein on the basis of his general theory of relativity. Gravitational waves transport energy as gravitational radiation, a form of radiant energy similar to electromagnetic radiation.

How are gravitational force and electromagnetic force similar?

Because they both have mass, the two protons exert gravitational attraction on each other. Because they both have a positive electric charge, they both exert electromagnetic repulsion on each other. Also, they both have internal “color” charge and thus exert attraction via the strong nuclear force.

What are the effects of gravity?

Gravity in our universe Gravity is what holds the planets in orbit around the sun and what keeps the moon in orbit around Earth. The gravitational pull of the moon pulls the seas towards it, causing the ocean tides. Gravity creates stars and planets by pulling together the material from which they are made.

What do electromagnetic and gravity waves have in common?

There are many similarities between electromagnetic (EM) radiation and gravitational radiation: both travel at the speed of light; both carry energy away from their sources; both consist of transverse waves with two polarizations.

What causes gravity waves?

Gravitational waves are ‘ripples’ in space-time caused by some of the most violent and energetic processes in the Universe. The strongest gravitational waves are produced by cataclysmic events such as colliding black holes, supernovae (massive stars exploding at the end of their lifetimes), and colliding neutron stars.

What is the effects of gravitational force?

All objects attract any other object in the universe. The more mass an object has the greater the gravitational force it exerts on any other object. Thus, in very massive objects, such as planets, stars or galaxies, gravity plays a key role in their interactions, and shapes their orbits and motions.

How are gravitational magnetic and electric forces similar?

Both Electrical and Magnetic Forces take place between two charged objects. Gravitational force is a relationship between two objects, their masses, and the distance between them. All forces can take place without two objects touching through the force fields that contain energy and can transfer energy through space.