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Space-Time

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Guest 5 terms Mar 13, 2026
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What is space-time?
Space-time is the idea that space and time are connected together as one system.
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Who developed the concept of space-time?
Albert Einstein developed the idea in his theory of relativity.
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What happens to space-time near a massive object?
Massive objects like planets or stars bend or curve space-time.
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What does gravity do to time?
Gravity can slow down time near very massive objects.
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Why do planets orbit stars?
Planets follow the curved paths in space-time caused by the star’s gravity.