How does gravity's warping of spacetime appear first among the forces?

This theory could potentially explain how high energy areas were already curving their local spacetime surroundings. In summary, the conversation discusses the speculation that at high energies, gravity is unified with the Standard Model interactions. This could potentially explain how high energy areas were already curving their local spacetime surroundings, but this is not something that is currently established and a quantum gravity theory is needed to fully understand it.
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Gravity is first among the major fundamental interactions in our very early universe, but how? Gravity is a curvature of spacetime instead of an interaction.
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The Wikipedia section below says that gravity is the earliest to appear out of the fundamental interactions
This is not something we actually know; it's based on the common speculation that, at high enough energies, gravity is unified with the Standard Model interactions. Note that the article says "currently established laws of physics may not have applied" during this period.

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wasn't high energy in every area already curving its local spacetime surroundings?
One of the implications of the speculation described above is that at these high energies, our classical model of spacetime breaks down and we need a quantum gravity theory (which would look like a quantum theory of the unified single interaction at these energies).
 
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FAQ: How does gravity's warping of spacetime appear first among the forces?

What is gravity's warping of spacetime?

Gravity's warping of spacetime is a concept from Einstein's General Theory of Relativity, which describes gravity not as a force but as a curvature of spacetime caused by mass and energy. Massive objects like planets and stars create a dent in the fabric of spacetime, and this curvature affects the motion of other objects, making them move as if they are being "pulled" by a force.

Why is gravity considered the first among the fundamental forces?

Gravity is often considered the first among the fundamental forces because it is the most apparent and easily observable force at macroscopic scales. It governs the motion of planets, stars, galaxies, and even light. Additionally, gravity's effects are cumulative and long-range, influencing the structure and behavior of the universe on the largest scales.

How does gravity differ from other fundamental forces?

Gravity differs from the other fundamental forces (electromagnetic, strong nuclear, and weak nuclear forces) in several ways. It has an infinite range and always attracts, never repels. It also acts on all forms of energy and mass, while other forces have more specific interactions. Additionally, gravity is described by the curvature of spacetime in General Relativity, whereas other forces are mediated by particles in quantum field theory.

How does the warping of spacetime explain gravitational phenomena?

The warping of spacetime explains gravitational phenomena by showing that objects move along curved paths in the presence of mass and energy. For example, planets orbit stars because they are following the curved spacetime created by the star's mass. This curvature also explains why light bends around massive objects, an effect known as gravitational lensing.

Can we observe the warping of spacetime directly?

We cannot observe the warping of spacetime directly with the naked eye, but we can observe its effects. For instance, the bending of light from distant stars around massive objects like galaxies (gravitational lensing) and the precise orbit of planets and satellites are all evidence of spacetime curvature. Additionally, experiments like the detection of gravitational waves by LIGO provide direct evidence of spacetime warping.

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