2006-06-30 06:45:41 · 11 answers · asked by kevin m 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
As human being with a linear perspective of time, the continuum is something we can not fully understand. Space-time refers to the way time and space interact particularly in terms of travel, that is to say that time in and of itself is in constant movement and cannot be manipulated in our perception beyond the absolute, i.e. beginning and end. However there are many who think of time as circular meaning with no beginning or ending always moving within a single loop. Space tends to warp time only in terms of movement i.e. the faster the movement in space (space does not mean the vacuum beyond earths atmosphere, but any area free of obstruction for the movement of matter or mass), the slower time. According to relative theory if you travel at the speed of light, time for you will stop, while time for the rest of the universe remains constant.
2006-06-30 07:04:39 · answer #1 · answered by Tom H 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I thought it meant that time travel could destroy the universe; as explained by the "Doc" in "Back to the Future;" by making changes in the past the future may not hold together?
But I guess it really may have something to do with scientific reality.
from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space-time_continuum
In physics, spacetime is a model that combines three-dimensional space and one-dimensional time into a single construct called the space-time continuum, in which time plays the role of the 4th dimension. According to Euclidean space perception, our universe has three dimensions of space, and one dimension of time. By combining the two concepts into a single manifold, physicists are able to significantly simplify the form of most physical laws, as well as describe the workings of the universe at both supergalactic and subatomic levels in a more uniform way.
2006-06-30 06:53:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it means that the two things are intertwined and different sides of the same coin. THe faster you move through space, the more time stands still, relative to other objects that are not moving so fast. This all gets exaggerated at the speed of light which is what Einstein was talking about when he described relativity.
2006-06-30 06:51:41 · answer #3 · answered by Michael S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its considered the "fabric" of the universe. the physical plane on which we and the universe exist. if you imagine the unvierse laid out on a rubber sheet that stretched out, the space-time continuum would be the rubber sheet. the three dimensions of space, length, heigth, and width, are combined with the properties of time which is relative to the observer.
2006-06-30 07:48:54 · answer #4 · answered by Newtibourne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is.
It also is a 'fictional dimension' for instance in the star trek series, although it was first thought up by Albert Einstein's teacher Hermann Minkowski.
They actually don't have space AND time. It is rolled into one and never ends as it never started. Opinions may differ.
2006-06-30 06:49:00 · answer #5 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wasn't that on The Austin Powers Movies lol
2006-06-30 06:49:06 · answer #6 · answered by Mary 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a single construct that combines three-dimensional space and one-dimensional time (in which time plays the role of the 4th dimension)
2006-06-30 06:57:17 · answer #7 · answered by crazzyme_2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The single entity which warps to produce gravity.
2006-06-30 06:48:07 · answer #8 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its life, Jim, but not as we know it.
Its science fiction - there is no such animal.
There is spacetime. Buts its not continuous. It has holes in it.
2006-06-30 06:49:47 · answer #9 · answered by Epidavros 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch "Dude Where's my Car?" and find it out for yourself...
2006-06-30 06:49:15 · answer #10 · answered by Jennifer N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋