In
science particularly in physics the concept of space and time is very
important. We
need
the concept of space and time to describe any event, because without it we
cannot
get
clear idea about space and time of the event. The concept of space is in vogue
from
ancient
time to locate the position of an object and space occupied by it. Similarly
the
concept
of time is necessary to understand sequence and duration of the event.
Euclid’s concept: Euclid was fast to present the geometric concept of space.
Galileo’s concept: Galileo in his book, Statics
used space and time in the law of
motion
and
acceleration. Thus space and time have become very important quantities in
mathematical
equations.
Newton’s concept: The concept of space and time has become more clear and
taken
quantitative
form through Newtonian mechanics. Space is a three dimensional extension
in
Newtonian or classical physics. Space has no beginning or end. It has limitless
extension.
Space can be divided into infinite small parts i.e. space is continuous. Space
is
homogenous
as regions of any space are identical. Space is independent. Though all the
events
take place and spread within the space; space is never influenced by any object
or
event. Like
space, time is also independent. So, passage of time cannot change space.
