1.Why do massive objects distort space time?
Massive objects distort spacetime due to the nature of gravity as described by Einstein's theory of General Relativity. In this theory, gravity is not seen as a force between objects, but rather as a result of the curvature or warping of spacetime caused by mass and energy.
The basic idea is that spacetime is like a flexible fabric, and massive objects (like stars, planets, and black holes) cause a "dent" or "curve" in this fabric. Smaller objects (like planets or light) move along these curves, which we perceive as the effect of gravity.
This happens because spacetime tells matter how to move, and matter tells spacetime how to curve. The more massive an object, the greater the distortion of spacetime around it. This warping affects both the paths of objects moving through space and the passage of time near the massive object.
In summary, massive objects distort spacetime because their mass bends the geometry of spacetime itself, creating what we experience as gravitational attraction.
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