So then does rotation of the earth contribute to its gravitational field? The answer is yes. In the General Theory of Relativity, the source of gravity is the stress energy tensor of a body, not just its mass. So any kind of energy and motion adds to the Earth's gravity. read more
The answer is yes. In the General Theory of Relativity, the source of gravity is the stress energy tensor of a body, not just its mass. So any kind of energy and motion adds to the Earth's gravity. read more