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As sibling says, a proton moving through empty space would emit no gravitational waves. The galaxy isn’t empty, however. The proton would be orbiting, emitting
by Filligree 2y ago
As sibling says, a proton moving through empty space would emit no gravitational waves.
The galaxy isn’t empty, however. The proton would be orbiting, emitting such waves, and yes, would slow down.
- jahnu 2y agoYeah that’s why I mentioned a galaxy. Thanks, all!