Its goal is to provide tools that motivate students to become active participants in carrying out their own investigations about curved spacetime near Earth and black holes. Five chapters introduce basic theory and seven projects guide readers in the analysis of major applications. The authors use calculus and algebra to make general relativity accessible, and use quotes from well-known personalities, including Einstein, to offer further insight. Five chapters introduce basic theory. The book also includes seven projects regarding the analysis of major applications.
Discussions provide the background needed to carry out projects.
The book's projects guide readers as they fill in steps, compute outcomes and carry out their own investigations. For astronomers, mathematicians and people interested in learning about the relativity of black holes. Chapters provide the background needed to carry out exercises and projects. Projects guide readers as they fill in steps, compute physical outcomes, and are encouraged to carry out their own investigations. To facilitate study and review, each section begins with a summary of the key idea.