Space: Explained Using Simple Terms

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can anyone tell me what space is, I know matter is energy and time is changes in the state of energy, so is space a static form of energy. I'd like someone to explain using simple terms if possible please.
 
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Space is an embedding metric of the distribution of mass and energy.

Space, itself, is not energy, but contains energy.

The volume of space enclosing a black hole contains much more energy than the same volume of space in an intergalactic area with little mass in it.
 

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