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Physics

Spacetime Curvature

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The Sun's mass curves spacetime around it, causing planets to orbit instead of flying off into space.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever wondered why objects fall toward Earth or why light bends near massive stars? The answer lies in the way spacetime itself is curved.