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Record 1 2023-10-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astrophysics and Cosmography
  • Space Physics
DEF

The trajectory followed by an object in spacetime.

CONT

As an object moves through the universe, its sequence of positions represents a line or curve on [a] graph, depending on how it travels. This path is called the object's worldline.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astrophysique et cosmographie
  • Physique spatiale
DEF

Courbe ouverte décrite, dans l'espace-temps, par une particule ou par le centre de masse d'un objet.

OBS

ligne d'univers : désignation et définition publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 25 juillet 2015.

Spanish

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