TITLE:
On Motion, Its Relativity and the Equivalence Principle
AUTHORS:
Gabriel Barceló
KEYWORDS:
Equivalence Principle, Rotating Bodies, Non-Coaxial Spins, Dynamic Interactions
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Modern Physics,
Vol.5 No.17,
November
14,
2014
ABSTRACT:
The Equivalence Principle put forward by Albert Einstein is currently
undergoing comprehensive revision to determine its degree of accuracy.
Notwithstanding, this principle refers to a very specific circumstance, as
free-fall; thus in our opinion it cannot be generalised to any other movement in
space. This paper refers to the dynamic hypotheses of moving rigid bodies and a
particular, structured theory that would establish how such bodies behave when
subject to different actions that oblige them to make successive, non-coaxial
spins. With respect to bodies subject to acceleration by rotation, we
understand that there are indications to identify the prior dynamic state of
the moving object and that examples of a violation of the aforementioned
Equivalence Principle can be deduced thereof. Based on the findings of this
paper and the theory put forward herein, we suggest that an observer can
identify the prior situation of absolute rest or absolute non-rotation of a
body, thus leading to the conclusion that movement does not necessarily have to
be a relative concept. The foregoing leads us to propose that the Equivalence
Principle is fully valid for the situation put forward by Albert Einstein, but
cannot be generalised to any dynamic situation.