General relativity
2006-11-04 00:38:18 · 5 answers · asked by goring 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
It is not mass that curves space time. Remember that mass is transformed between frames under relativity. Instead it is stress energy. This means that frame invariant combination of mass and energy, including the effect of the movement of the mass.
And there is no prospect that these are mutual.
2006-11-04 00:51:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, does a straightedge bend if you just hold it up in the air?
General Relativity only says that mass bends space around it, and there is evidence for it.
2006-11-04 02:32:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The usual way of saying things is:
Matter tells space how to curve,
Space tells matter how to move.
2006-11-04 02:01:36 · answer #3 · answered by mathematician 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mass curves space, by "pulling" on it (gravity).
I hear your question tough, immagining that matter is the result of some other dimention curving our universe, is that what you mean?
2006-11-04 04:09:46 · answer #4 · answered by Yahoo! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Lense_Thirring Effect- see my reference in PPT format.
2006-11-04 01:20:12 · answer #5 · answered by RHJ Cortez 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋