Gravity Predictions
In the weak-field limit (g → 0, r ≫ GM), the regular metric is required to recover standard general relativity — this is a consistency check the theory must pass, not a novel distinguishing prediction on its own.
Weak-field light deflection recovers GR
internally checked- Required parameters
- Core-scale parameter g → 0, impact parameter
- Predicted result
- Deflection angle converges to the standard GR value (measured: 0.00805 vs. GR prediction 0.008, 0.59% relative error)
- Competing (standard) prediction
- Standard general-relativistic light deflection
- Required instrument/data
- None beyond existing GR-confirming observations — this recovers, not distinguishes from, GR
Falsification criterion: A measurable deflection deviation persisting as g → 0 would falsify the recovery claim itself.
Weak-field perihelion precession recovers GR (order of magnitude)
internally checked- Required parameters
- Core-scale parameter g → 0, orbital parameters
- Predicted result
- Precession converges toward the GR value to within order of magnitude (measured: 0.0118 vs. GR prediction 0.00982, ~20% relative error)
- Competing (standard) prediction
- Standard general-relativistic perihelion precession
- Required instrument/data
- None beyond existing precision tests (e.g. Mercury's perihelion)
Falsification criterion: A precision discrepancy with GR's precession value beyond what's attributable to the g-correction.