Ondas gravitatorias y cómo detectarlas

Ondas gravitatorias y cómo detectarlas

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Physics

9th - 10th Grade

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The video explains how moving objects emit waves, using a pool analogy to introduce gravitational waves. It covers the history of gravitational wave theory, predicted by Einstein in 1916, and the indirect evidence found in 1974. The video details the 2015 detection of gravitational waves by LIGO from colliding black holes, highlighting the challenges of detecting faint waves from everyday activities. It concludes with the significance of the experiment that confirmed gravitational waves, marking a century-long scientific achievement.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What evidence was there for gravitational waves before they were directly detected in 2015?

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Discuss the significance of the LIGO experiment in the context of gravitational waves.

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