General relativity explained! Relativity 15

Last time, we saw that Einstein explains the falling of the apple by the upwards acceleration of the ground. This is Einstein’s happiest thought. But wouldn’t this imply that the surface of the Earth is expanding outwards? Well, no. Why? Because of spacetime curvature! At last, this video explains how Einstein’s gravity really works.

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