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What is 'frame dragging'?
Frame dragging is a mind-bending effect predicted by Einstein's theory of relativity. A massive, spinning object like a black hole twists and drags the spacetime around it. This creates a swirling 'ergosphere' where even light can't stay still. The Penrose concept uses this swirl to boost energy.
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