Gravity: How the Weakest Force Rules the Universe

Authors

Dave Friend, Department of Physics & Astronomy

Document Type

Presentation Abstract

Presentation Date

4-21-2005

Abstract

How does gravity, the weakest of the fundamental forces, control the universe of planets, stars, and galaxies? It really boils down to the enormous mass contained in astronomical objects. I will describe some important effects of gravity, ranging from the orbits of asteroids, to the interactions of galaxies, to the fate of the universe itself. I will also illustrate how gravity can be used as a tool that enables astronomers to detect, among other things, planets outside the solar system, black holes, and dark matter.

Additional Details

Thursday, 21 April 2005
4:10 p.m. in Jour 304

Recommended Citation

Friend, Dave, "Gravity: How the Weakest Force Rules the Universe" (2005). Colloquia of the Department of Mathematical Sciences. 195.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/mathcolloquia/195