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Probing universality of gravity

Naresh Dadhich
- pp 92-97
TLDR
In this article, a novel perspective of probing universal character of gravity is expounded, which suggests that the universal nature of force further suggests that it is intrinsically attractive, self interactive and higher dimensional.
Abstract
I wish to expound a novel perspective of probing universal character of gravity. To begin with, inclusion of zero mass particle in mechanics leads to special relativity while its interaction with a universal force shared by all particles leads to general relativity. The universal nature of force further suggests that it is intrinsically attractive, self interactive and higher dimensional. I argue that the principle of universality could serve as a good guide for future directions.

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