Theory of Relativity

The theory of relativity, developed by Albert Einstein in the early 20th century, revolutionized physics by redefining space, time, and gravity. It consists of special relativity (1905), which deals with objects moving at constant speeds near the speed of light, and general relativity (1915), which describes gravity as the curvature of spacetime. The theory has been confirmed by countless experiments and is essential for modern technologies like GPS.

Sources

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