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Actually any object with mass - yes, even you - distorts time and space simply by existing. The thing with massive objects is that the distortion is great enough for us to measure.
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What causes the light from far away galaxies to bend?
If the light from a distance galaxy passes near a massive cosmic object, then the gravity of that object will distort space-time. That will cause the light to bend.
Why don't the weight of a black hole tear space time?
First, it isn't the "weight", but the mass of the black hole that is relevant. Second, the black hole does, indeed, greatly distort space and time in its neighborhood.
What are gravitational waves?
According to Einstein's theory of general relativity, objects with mass "bend" space-time, which is part of how gravity works. (Space-time is basically the combination of space at time, using time as a kind of "fourth dimension".) When objects move around, they change the way the space-time is curved around them. In some cases, when an object accelerates, the result changes in the curvature of space-time propagate outwards at the speed of light. The propagation of the changes in the curvature of space-time is what is known as gravitational waves.
What is gravity distortion?
Gravity bends space, and because light travels through space gravity distorts light. Actually, gravity warps spacetime, so just as space is bent, so is time. Gravity thus distorts both space and time.
What characteristic of black holes prevents them from releasing any light?
It enormous mass, and small size, will cause a tremendously strong gravitational field. This will distort space and time in such a way that nothing (including light) can get out.
Why does relativity says massive objects bend?
Very loosely, relativity says massive objects change the geometry of space/time. Bending both time and space.
How does gravity keep us tied to the earth?
Large objects in space distort the fabric of space time to a higher degree, causing nearby objects to be pulled towards them.
What causes force?
A gravitational field is caused by masses. This will distort space and time in such a way that it affects other objects, and especially objects that are nearby.
Does Einstein's theory of relativity tell us that mass and gravity distort space and time?
First mass determines gravity. Light is bent by massive objects. Space is curved by mass. Time is changed by traveling through space at a different speed than your reference. Einstein wanted a steady state universe so bad he manipulated his math in favor of it. Wrong!
What causes the light from far away galaxies to bend?
If the light from a distance galaxy passes near a massive cosmic object, then the gravity of that object will distort space-time. That will cause the light to bend.
What is acceleration editing?
A type of editing that is used to distort space and time.
Do magnetic fields distort space-time in the same way that a gravitational field does?
No, it doesn't.
Can marijuana distort a person's sense of time and space and prevent him or her from using muscles quickly?
yes it can
Why do Blackholes distort space-time so intensely?
This is simply because their gravitational pull is so strong.
Does mass slow down speed in space?
Mass changes how time passes near it, versus how it passes far from it. Test objects are still seen to speed up as they fall towards massive objects. Light suffers "Shapiro time delay" when its path includes travelling through space that is near a massive body. So I guess the full answer requires you to tell us who is deciding what is slowing down, and how / where you are measuring relative to.
Does gravity only effect mass?
Yes, basically. Although according to the General Theory of Relativity, it will also distort space and time. The effects are not easily noticed at the relatively modest gravity of Earth.Yes, basically. Although according to the General Theory of Relativity, it will also distort space and time. The effects are not easily noticed at the relatively modest gravity of Earth.Yes, basically. Although according to the General Theory of Relativity, it will also distort space and time. The effects are not easily noticed at the relatively modest gravity of Earth.Yes, basically. Although according to the General Theory of Relativity, it will also distort space and time. The effects are not easily noticed at the relatively modest gravity of Earth.
Do objects really exist in space and time?
Yes - of course they do. You are an "object" in space time.
