Gravitation — Mains Questions

Discuss the significance of Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion and Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation in understanding celestial mechanics and their applications in modern space technology.

Analyze how gravitational principles are fundamental to the functioning of the Global Positioning System (GPS) and discuss the implications of relativistic effects on its accuracy.

Examine the concept of gravitational waves and their significance in opening new avenues for astronomical observations. How do these discoveries connect with India's scientific pursuits?