Why is spacetime named in relativity but not in Newtonian physics?

[rgtr]

Homework Statement

I am confused by the concept of space-time in special relativity, I have 3 spatial dimensions and 1 time dimensions. In Newtonian physics don't I also have 3 spatial dimensions and 1 time dimension? Then why call it space time in special relativity and not in Newtonian physics?

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I am confused by the concept of space-time in special relativity, I have 3 spatial dimensions and 1 time dimensions. In Newtonian physics don't I also have 3 spatial dimensions and 1 time dimension? Then why call it space time in special relativity and not in Newtonian physics?

 

[Orodruin]

It is called spacetime in Newtonian physics too.

The difference is that Newtonian physics has Galilean spacetime where space and time are much less intertwined than in the Minkowski spacetime of special relativity or the general Lorentzian manifolds of general relativity. It istherefore much less common to talk about spacetime in Newtonian physics.

 

[rgtr]

Thanks.