Thinking Straight About Curved Space.

The article focuses on space and time as described by physicists. Topics discussed include space of mechanics and material objects, research on general theory of relativity, use of non-Euclidean principles for the study of space, use of mathematical formulas in calculation of the curvature of space,...

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Publicado en:Philosophy Now no. 108; pp. 51 - 53
Autor principal: Tallis, Raymond
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Philosophy Now Jun/Jul2015
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Sumario:The article focuses on space and time as described by physicists. Topics discussed include space of mechanics and material objects, research on general theory of relativity, use of non-Euclidean principles for the study of space, use of mathematical formulas in calculation of the curvature of space, and influence of gravity on motion of objects.