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freerangequark
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In an attempt to explain space-time curvature and gravity, the analogy of a flat rubber sheet is often used whereas a massive object, such as a bowling ball indents the sheet in the same way that a massive object such as a star creates curvature in space time.
Would it be a fair analogy then to say that dark matter, with its repulsive qualities can affect the same rubber sheet, however instead of indenting it, it causes a rise on the sheet?
Is that an accurate way to visualize how dark matter affects the curvature of space-time?
Thanks,
FRQ
PS - Please keep the reply in layman's terms if at all possible.
Would it be a fair analogy then to say that dark matter, with its repulsive qualities can affect the same rubber sheet, however instead of indenting it, it causes a rise on the sheet?
Is that an accurate way to visualize how dark matter affects the curvature of space-time?
Thanks,
FRQ
PS - Please keep the reply in layman's terms if at all possible.