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menniandscience
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hello. my question is how matter affect [i.e twist\deform it] space?
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DaleSpam said:This is how matter (stress energy) curves space:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Einstein_field_equations
Energy, momentum, and stress.meni ohana said:i want to know what is in the matter that makes space curve.
According to Einstein's theory of general relativity, matter causes space to bend or curve due to its mass and energy. The more matter present, the greater the curvature of space.
Yes, matter can cause local regions of space to expand or contract. This is known as gravitational lensing, where the presence of matter warps the fabric of space-time and causes light to bend.
Yes, different types of matter interact with space differently. For example, dark matter does not interact with electromagnetic radiation, while normal matter does. This difference in interaction results in varying effects on space.
The speed of light is constant in a vacuum, but it can be affected by the presence of matter. As light travels through space, it can be absorbed, scattered, or slowed down by matter, impacting its overall speed.
Yes, matter can generate gravitational waves, which are ripples in the fabric of space-time. These waves are caused by the acceleration of massive objects, such as colliding black holes, and can stretch and compress space as they propagate.