The Eotvos experiment, presented as proof that space-time is curved as general relativity claims, does not prove that space-time is curved. It merely proves that things fall equally in gravity regardless of their composition and mass, to a degree of precision greater than that obtained by dropping things off buildings.
In case you think, “Hey, you don’t know what you’re talking about. The Eotvos test is merely a test of the principle of equivalence, so you’re getting all worked up about nothing. No one considers Eotvos a proof for curved space-time.”
Oh yeah, wise guy? “The Eotvos experiment is viewed as one of the primary tests of the validity of curved space-time.” (Clifford M. Will, page 39-40, Was Einstein Right?)
At this point, the relativist will probably say, "A theory can never be proved. One can only offer evidence in support of it. And the Eotvos experiment supports relativity."
Well, bollocks on you. Quit trying to spoil my rant against Einstein.
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