Geometry of Masses

The geometry of masses refers to how objects with mass curve space and time around them, as described by Einstein’s general relativity. Think of mass as creating a "dent" or curvature in the fabric of spacetime. Larger masses, like stars or planets, produce larger curvatures, which influence the motion of other objects nearby. This curvature is what we perceive as gravity. So, instead of forces pulling objects together, masses shape the geometry of space itself, guiding objects along curved paths known as geodesics. This concept explains phenomena like planetary orbits and black holes in the universe.