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Picture the fabric of spacetime as described by Einstein; bending around dense objects. Light on Earth curves because of the Earth's gravity, the way Earth warps spacetime. While you hear the bending of light mentioned most often in relation to black holes, any gravitational field can affect light - although not as much as near a black hole!
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How can you curve light?
Light travels in straight lines on earth, so you can change its angle by refraction but not curve it. However over interstellar distances it has been observed that light is bent by gravitation.
What is a light curve and how can it be used to identify a nova or supernova?
A light curve is a graph showing the brightness of an astronomical object over time. In the case of novae or supernovae, their light curves exhibit a rapid increase in brightness followed by a gradual decrease. By analyzing the shape and characteristics of the light curve, astronomers can determine the type and nature of the astronomical event, helping to identify whether it is a nova or a supernova.
What is the path of earths orbit is in the shape of an elongated closed curve called and what?
The path of Earth's orbit in the shape of an elongated closed curve is called an ellipse. An ellipse is a type of geometric shape that resembles an elongated circle, with two focal points inside the curve. This shape is a result of the gravitational forces between Earth and the Sun.
Earths rotation makes global winds curve. what is this called?
The phenomenon where Earth's rotation causes global winds to curve is known as the Coriolis effect. This effect results from the rotation of the Earth, causing moving air and water to turn and twist in predictable patterns. In the Northern Hemisphere, winds curve to the right, while in the Southern Hemisphere, they curve to the left. This curvature influences weather patterns and ocean currents globally.
What is it called when the earth makes wind blow in a curve?
Its the Coriolis effect. In fact, the wind is trying to blow straight and the earth is turning under it in a circular motion. The resulting path of the wind on the earth is a curved line.
How can you curve light?
Light travels in straight lines on earth, so you can change its angle by refraction but not curve it. However over interstellar distances it has been observed that light is bent by gravitation.
What is a light curve?
Light
When was The Curve of the Earth created?
The Curve of the Earth was created on 2007-11-13.
How does light curve at all?
Light does not bend.
Why do global winds curve as they blow from one part of the Earth's surface to another?
The winds curve because of the rotation of the Earth.
What is a light curve graph?
A light curve graph that displays an object's brightness over time mostly used in variable star astronomy.
How high do you have to be in order to see the curve of the Earth?
In order to see the curve of the Earth, you would need to be at an altitude of at least 35,000 feet, which is roughly the cruising altitude of commercial airplanes.
What is a polar curve in terms of illumination?
The term "polar curve", in relation to the subject of illumination refers to the spread of light from a source. If the curve is weak, then little illumination is provided, whilst the opposite is true for a strong curve.
How fast must a projectile moving horizontally travel so that the curve it follow matches the curve of the Earth?
The answer is 8km/s
Why does a satellite curve?
I think the earth is wobbling on its axis and it makes the tracking lines appear to curve when they are laid over the map.
What is the imaginary line that follows the curve of earth?
it is the ORBIT, I think...
How does light travel in various mediums?
Along a geodesic curve.
