How Does Matter Cause Space to Curve?

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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

Hi, that is a mathematical description, i want to know what is in the matter that makes space curve.

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if energy curve space as well, than in the big bang, how come space expanded?

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if a neutron planet moving in space and curve the space in front of it, is the planet stretches by it's own power?

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are there graviton plantes?

many basic question, hope you can help me with that
thanks
 
meni ohana said:
i want to know what is in the matter that makes space curve.
Energy, momentum, and stress.
 

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