The Space-Time Continuum

The space-time continuum is a concept that combines the three dimensions of space with the dimension of time into a single four-dimensional framework. In this view, events occur not just in space but also in time, meaning that location and time are interlinked. When we think about how objects move and interact across the universe, their position and the timing of those events matter together. This idea, rooted in Einstein's theories of relativity, helps us understand gravity and the behavior of objects in the universe, showing that time can be affected by speed and gravity.