Is There a Connection Between Space, Time, and Velocity?

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Space and time are often discussed together as "spacetime," reflecting their interconnectedness, particularly in the context of relativity. The speed of light, as established by Maxwell, is a constant that links space and time, leading to the formulation of Lorentz transformations by Einstein. This relationship demonstrates that while material objects follow classical velocity laws, light behaves differently, necessitating a unified framework. The suggestion to include velocity in the spacetime concept stems from recognizing that velocity is a critical factor in how space and time interact. Ultimately, the connection between space, time, and velocity is fundamental to understanding the nature of the universe.
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[SOLVED] y space and time in package?

why do they always speak about space and time in package. are this magnitudes sort of related?
 
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To clarify the question a little; are you asking why space and time are reffered to as a package together (spacetime), or why both space and time are spoken of as if they come in little packages (quantised)?
 
Maxwell created an open wound in the world of Physics when he proved that the speed of light was independent of the motion of the observer. So all things material still obeyed the Galleilan velocity transform laws (essentially, velocities add) while electrical phenomena did not. This wound remained open for nearly 50yrs until Einstein's paper on relativity was published. A.E. used Maxwells constant speed of light to derive Lorentzes emperical electrical velocity transform equations. To accomplish this he linked space and time, showing that that they are intimitly tied together.

It is not clear what you mean by "magnitudes sort of related" Space and time are different axis of a coordinate system related by c, the speed of light.
 
I meant why not append this package with some velocity cause space and time are related thru velocity?
why should not that expression go space-time-velocity concept for example?
 

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