Nenad said:well, there is Gravity probe B that is out there testing for frame dragging. This is kind of like friction, since the rotation of a body in space time causes the space time to drag with the body. This is like a mass - space time friction but I am not sure if it has any effects on mechanical friction.
Mk said:for example a body is sucked into a black hole... it gets sucked in with a slight curve
Mk said:Yes, this is like friction, but only to spacetime. But it has no effect on mechanics, except for how the spacetime is twisted therefore causing changes in how, for example a body is sucked into a black hole... it gets sucked in with a slight curve
The fabric of space refers to the concept of space-time, which is a mathematical model that combines the three dimensions of space with the dimension of time. It is theorized that all of space and time are interconnected and can be affected by mass and energy.
The fabric of space does not directly cause friction. However, objects with mass can create a curvature in space-time, which can affect the motion of other objects. This curvature can create the illusion of friction between objects.
While the fabric of space can play a role in the perception of friction, there are other factors at play such as the surface roughness and molecular interactions between objects. The fabric of space itself does not fully explain the concept of friction.
The concept of the fabric of space is a widely accepted theory in the field of physics. However, there are ongoing debates and research about the details and implications of this theory.
The fabric of space can affect the motion of objects through the curvature it creates. This curvature can cause objects to follow a curved path or orbit around a massive object, such as a planet or star. It also plays a role in the effects of gravity and the expansion of the universe.