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curvature of space [′kər·və·chər əv ′spās] (relativity) The deviation of a spacelike three-dimensional subspace of curved space-time from euclidean geometry. The Gaussian curvature of a spacelike three-dimensional subspace of curved space-time. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The general theory of relativity posits that gravity is essentially a geometric effect--in other words, the theory links mass with the local curvature of space. The general theory of relativity posits that gravity is essentially a geometric effect -- in other words, the theory links mass with the local curvature of space. A separate theory and different equations present this fundamental force as a consequence of the curvature of space and time (SN: 12/3/94, p. |
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