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Within relativity (both special and general), changes of reference frames can change both the notions of space and of time, with one depending on the other as well. As a consequence, it is necessary to treat both concepts in a unified manner. Hence the term spacetime.

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What is the velocity of a photon through the three spatial dimensions? What is its velocity ...

Two questions here: What is the velocity of a photon through the three spatial dimensions? What is its velocity relative to x4?
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Consider a cylindrical mass in empty space. In general relativity, do the space-time dimensi...

Consider a cylindrical mass in empty space oriented along the x1 direction. In general relativity, do the space-time dimensions (x1, x2, x3, x4) curve about the mass in a completely symmetrical manne …
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In general relativity, is it proper to say that mass curves the three spatial dimensions and... [duplicate]

In general relativity, is it proper to say that mass curves the three spatial dimensions (x1, x2, x3) and also that mass curves the fourth dimension x4?
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What is the velocity of a photon through space-time? What is the 4-velocity of a photon?

What is the velocity of a photon through space-time? What is the 4-velocity of a photon?
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As a gravitational wave passes by a region, do the space-time dimensions undulate and move i...

As a gravitational wave passes by a region, do the space-time dimensions undulate and move in a wavelike fashion? Does LIGO measure the movement of the space-time dimensions as a gravitational wave p …
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In Einstein's General Relativity, do the space-time dimensions curve?

In Einstein's General Relativity, do the space-time dimensions curve according to the positions of stars, planets, and masses?
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