Does mass displace space?

So no, matter does not displace space. It actually bends and warps space. And this bending and warping is what is known as Gravity. In what exact manner matter bends space is described by Einstein’s field equations in General Relativity.

Does mass displace space-time?

We are taught that mass warps spacetime, and the curvature of spacetime around mass explains gravity – so that an object in orbit around Earth, for example, is actually going in a straight line through curved spacetime.

Will a heavier object displace more water?

Density is mass per unit volume. If an object is more compact, or denser, than water, it will sink in water. If the density of an object is less than the density of water, the object will float in water. A ship floats when it can displace water equal to its own weight.

Is there gravity underwater?

Gravity is not affected at all by being underwater. What is affected is the force that is opposed by the buoyancy of the immersed body.

Can something having mass displace space?

Now, if we consider Archimedes’ Principle, we would see that he based it upon the properties of liquids. But, liquids and solids have prodigious differences. Therefore, space does not act like fluids and hence, something having mass cannot displace space.

What does the volume and density of displaced water mean?

If the displaced water is the volume of the object, what does mass, volume, and density of the displaced water mean? Volume of displaced water should simply mean volume of the object, and density of displaced water should just be density of water (I am guessing here, correct me if I am wrong).

What happens if the density of an object is less than water?

If an object is more compact, or denser, than water, it will sink in water. If the density of an object is less than the density of water, the object will float in water. This piece of steel is denser than water.

What is the difference between density and mass per unit volume?

Density is mass per unit volume. If an object is more compact, or denser, than water, it will sink in water. If the density of an object is less than the density of water, the object will float in water. This piece of steel is denser than water. If steel is denser than water, then why does a steel ship float?