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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.


Is the cervical curvature a primary or secondary curvature?

The cervical curvature is considered a secondary curvature of the spine. It develops as a compensatory curve to help maintain balance and support the weight of the head.


Is the cervical curvature considered a primary curvature?

No, the cervical curvature is considered the secondary curvature, the primary curvatures are the thoracic and sacral curvatures. The lumbar curvature is also considered the Secondary Secondary curvature (yes that's two secondarys, as in the second secondary)


Why does light show gravitational lensing if it is not a state of matter?

Gravitational lensing does not depend on a the state of matter of light, rather it is an expression of the geometric curvature of space/time due to mass.


How lens power change with curvature of lens surface?

The lens power increases as the curvature of the lens surface becomes steeper. A lens with a larger radius of curvature will have a lower power, while a lens with a smaller radius of curvature will have a higher power. This relationship is described by the lensmaker's equation, which relates the power of a lens to the refractive index of the lens material and the radii of curvature of its surfaces.

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Can you see the curvature of the earth from space?

Yes, astronauts can see the curvature of the Earth from space.


What do you call Bending of time and space?

space-time curvature


What is space time curve?

Space time curve is like the layers of the Earth the atmosphere has a lesser curvature than the oceans, the ocean floors have a greater curvature than the oceans, the mantle has a greater curvature, the core has the greatest curvature.The greater the curvature of space,the slower time goes relative to the time passing,in a lesser space-time curvature.If one was to go into a greater curvature of space, you wouldn't notice a slower pace of time, but things may appear farther away,as it would take more of your time to get there.


What is a Space time curve?

Space time curve is like the layers of the Earth the atmosphere has a lesser curvature than the oceans, the ocean floors have a greater curvature than the oceans, the mantle has a greater curvature, the core has the greatest curvature.The greater the curvature of space,the slower time goes relative to the time passing,in a lesser space-time curvature.If one was to go into a greater curvature of space, you wouldn't notice a slower pace of time, but things may appear farther away,as it would take more of your time to get there.


How can the curvature of space be measured?

The curvature of space can be measured using techniques such as gravitational lensing, cosmic microwave background radiation, and the study of the large-scale structure of the universe. These methods allow scientists to observe how light and matter are affected by the curvature of space, providing valuable insights into the shape and geometry of the universe.


What is curvature in differential geometry?

There are two most important types of curvature: extrinsic curvature and intrinsic curvature. The extrinsic curvature of curves in two- and three-space was the first type of curvature to be studied historically, culminating in the Frenet formulas, which describe a space curve entirely in terms of its "curvature," torsion, and the initial starting point and direction. There is also a curvature of surfaces in three-space. The main curvatures that emerged from this scrutiny are the mean curvature, Gaussian curvature, and the shape operator. I advice to read the following article: http://mathworld.wolfram.com/Curvature.html Moreover, I advise add-on for Mathematica CAS, which do calculations in differential geometry. http://digi-area.com/Mathematica/atlas There is a tutorial about the invariants including curvature which calculates for curves and surfaces. http://digi-area.com/Mathematica/atlas/ref/Invariants.php


What is curve of space and time?

Space-time curvature arises from energy densities. It is commonly known as gravitational attraction.


How does gravity bend space?

Gravity bends space by creating a curvature in the fabric of spacetime, as described by Einstein's theory of general relativity. This curvature is what causes objects to move along curved paths in the presence of gravitational forces.


How does gravity bend space-time?

Gravity bends space-time by creating a curvature in the fabric of the universe. Objects with mass, like planets and stars, cause this curvature, which affects the path that other objects, like light, travel through space. This bending of space-time is what we experience as the force of gravity.


What is a Space-time curve?

Space time curve is like the layers of the Earth the atmosphere has a lesser curvature than the oceans, the ocean floors have a greater curvature than the oceans, the mantle has a greater curvature, the core has the greatest curvature.The greater the curvature of space,the slower time goes relative to the time passing,in a lesser space-time curvature.If one was to go into a greater curvature of space, you wouldn't notice a slower pace of time, but things may appear farther away,as it would take more of your time to get there.


How does the concept of matter influence the curvature of space?

The concept of matter influences the curvature of space through its mass and energy. According to Einstein's theory of general relativity, mass and energy cause spacetime to curve, affecting the paths that objects follow. More matter leads to stronger curvature, which can result in phenomena like gravity and the bending of light.


What is the role of the determinant of metric in determining the properties of a given space?

The determinant of the metric in a space determines the properties of that space, such as its curvature and distance measurements. It helps define the geometry and structure of the space.