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THE gravitational analogue of the magnetic force has been discussed1,2 within the framework of special relativity. The difference of opinion between these authors stems basically from the fact that a rigorous calculation of this force must be carried out using the general theory of relativity, and we give here such a calculation.
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KHAN, A., O'CONNELL, R. Gravitational analogue of magnetic force. Nature 261, 480–481 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1038/261480a0
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