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Satellite To Test Relatively

Posted by Hemos on from the testing-the-theories dept.

dude_from_munich writes "Einstein proposed in 1916 that space and time form a structure that can be curved by the presence of a body. Scientists are finally planning to put Einstein's theory of relativity to test after a project delay of 44 years."

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  1. What if it fails by squiggleslash · · Score: 4, Interesting
    Supposed the experiment runs exactly as planned, there are no apparent flaws with any of the equipment, no problems with the theory behind the experiment... and the results contradict the theory of relativity.

    What happens then?

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  2. Re:Of course GTR has been confirmed many times by Alsee · · Score: 2, Interesting

    cloud chamber, yours for not more than a few million dollars

    How to Build a Cloud Chamber

    You can probably scavenge common felt and tape and a slide projector etc for free. You can buy pure (not 70%) isopropyl alcohol for about $7.60, and Dry Ice for probably $20 or less. I can pick up dry ice locally for $10. The issue with dry ice is that it will only last a day or so unless you get a huge block. I had a $40 block last 3 or 4 days.

    Dry Ice is a real blast for parties, but at -109.3F / -78.5C you freeze-burn yourself pretty badly, and the pure Carbon Dioxide gas can be a minor hazard. Safety page here. With gloves, ordinary ventilation, and basic common sence you should be fine.

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