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NDA 1 2024 GAT, question 131

Topic: Physics

Q131

LIGO experiment confirmed one of the predictions of :

  1. (a) String theory
  2. (b) Special theory of relativity
  3. (c) Quantum mechanics
  4. (d) General theory of relativityCorrect answer

Solution.

Answer: (d) General theory of relativity

  1. LIGO detected gravitational waves, a prediction of Einstein’s general theory of relativity.
  2. The measured signals came from accelerating compact masses, such as merging black holes.