Gravity's Divergence
Sean explains the divergence between Newtonian gravity and General Relativity regarding Mercury's orbit. In GR, the gravitational field itself becomes a source of gravity, leading to deviations from the Newtonian prediction, especially noticeable in Mercury's orbit due to its proximity to the sun.In this clip
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