Test of General Relativity

Tests of General Relativity involve experiments that verify Einstein’s theory, which describes gravity as the warping of spacetime by mass and energy. Scientists check predictions like light bending around massive objects, time running slower near strong gravity, or the orbit of planets deviating from Newtonian expectations. Observations of events such as gravitational waves from colliding black holes, the precise motion of planets, and the behavior of light near stars all support Einstein’s equations. These tests confirm that General Relativity accurately describes how gravity works, especially in extreme environments, shaping our understanding of the universe’s structure and evolution.