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The Equivalence Principle, Uniformly Accelerated Reference Frames, and the Uniform Gravitational Field

Gerardo Muñoz, P. B. Jones

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The relation between uniformly accelerated reference frames in flat spacetime and the uniform gravitational field is examined in a relativistic context. It is shown that contrary to previous statements, equivalence does not break down in this context. No restrictions to Newtonian approximations or small enclosures are necessary.

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The relation between uniformly accelerated reference frames in flat spacetime and the uniform gravitational field is examined in a relativistic context. It is shown that contrary to previous statements, equivalence does not break down in this context. No restrictions to Newtonian approximations or small enclosures are necessary.

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The relation between uniformly accelerated reference frames in flat spacetime and the uniform gravitational field is examined in a relativistic context. It is shown that contrary to previous statements, equivalence does not break down in this context. No restrictions to Newtonian approximations or small enclosures are necessary.

Key concepts: Gravitational field, Gravity Probe A, Equivalence (formal languages), Reference frame, Equivalence principle (geometric), Gravitation, Spacetime, Equivalence relation

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