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Originally Posted by wisp Gravity is a force that pushes down on matter and results from a compressional force acting inwards due to density variation in the ether. See http://www.kevin.harkess.btinternet.co.uk and go to gravity.
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Wisp,
I presented a paper to my professor postulating a similar (or possibly identical) source for gravity. In my paper I said gravity arises because matter stretches (warps / bends) the “fabric” of space. The amount of stretch could be determined by the distance from, and the mass of, the matter in question. This type of stretching would produce a density gradient within space that would produce motion toward the center of mass. I was told that this theory was incorrect because it required the existence of ether, which had been proven incorrect by the experiments of Michelson-Morley.
However, my belief in my theory has not wavered based on the statements of one professor. Instead, I am trying to determine if any aspect of my theory would explain how the experiments used by Michelson-Morley could have produced faulty results due to its design.
Sorry about my ramblings, now for my question: Is it possible, according to your proposed theory, that matter is a contraction of the fundamental substance of which the ether is composed? Such a contraction would produce the stretching of space (ether) that causes gravity.
jeffprice