Question

Summarize two observations that are contrary to the predictions based on Newton’s laws but that confirm Einstein’s explanation of gravity. Indicate how the predictions based on Newton’s theory differ from Einstein’s.

Answer 1

The sun rays bending, proved by Eddington in 1919.

The precession of Mercury.

Step-by-step explanation:

The General Relativity Theory was a theoretical approach by Einstein to a new concept of Gravity. Which was demonstrated by these two events: The sun rays bending in the Eclipse in 1929, and The precession of Mercury, this theory predicted perfectly both events.

So, the importance in this achievement is that Newton's Law gravitation was limited and didn't explain these events. But, it worked in the calculation of planet's gravitation. Even-though, Einstein's theory had a minor error margin, which means that it's more precise in every cases than Newton's theory.

Answer 2

The bending of light rays by sun is twice in Einstein's theory as in Newton's theory of gravitation. Einstein's theory was verified by Eddington during the solar eclipse in 1919

Also observed precession of aphelion of mercury completely explained by Einstein's theory but not by Newtonian gravity