Gravity is not a force. But what does that mean?

Check out my quantum mechanics course on Brilliant! First 200 to use our link will get 20% off the annual premium subscription. Just exactly what does it mean that gravity is not a force? In this video I will revisit the question and explain why you are currently accelerating upwards, and how Einstein’s equivalence principle works. The quiz for this video is here: Rohin’s zero-g video is here: 00:00 Intro 00:42 Acceleration is absolute 02:17 How gravity works in general relativity 04:21 Einstein’s Equivalence principle 11:39 From Einstein back to Newton 13:48 Learn Science with Brilliant 🤓 Check out our new quiz app ➜ 💌 Support us on Donatebox ➜ 📝 Transcripts and written news on Substack ➜ 👉 Transcript with links to references on Patreon ➜ 📩 Free weekly science newsletter ➜ 👂 Audio only podcast ➜ 🔗 Join this channel to get access to perks ➜ 🖼️ On instagram ➜ #science #physics