Definitions for theory of relativity
the·o·ry of rel·a·tiv·i·ty

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1. relativity, theory of relativity, relativity theory, Einstein's theory of relativitynoun

   (physics) the theory that space and time are relative concepts rather than absolute concepts

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1. theory of relativitynoun

   The generic term of the special relativity and the general relativity, two theories in physics developed mainly by Albert Einstein at the beginning of the 20th century from which several important results such as the equivalence of matter and energy and the Einstein field equations are derived.

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1. Theory of relativity

   The theory of relativity usually encompasses two interrelated theories by Albert Einstein: special relativity and general relativity, proposed and published in 1905 and 1915, respectively. Special relativity applies to all physical phenomena in the absence of gravity. General relativity explains the law of gravitation and its relation to the forces of nature. It applies to the cosmological and astrophysical realm, including astronomy.The theory transformed theoretical physics and astronomy during the 20th century, superseding a 200-year-old theory of mechanics created primarily by Isaac Newton. It introduced concepts including 4-dimensional spacetime as a unified entity of space and time, relativity of simultaneity, kinematic and gravitational time dilation, and length contraction. In the field of physics, relativity improved the science of elementary particles and their fundamental interactions, along with ushering in the nuclear age. With relativity, cosmology and astrophysics predicted extraordinary astronomical phenomena such as neutron stars, black holes, and gravitational waves.

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1. Theory of relativity

   The theory of relativity, or simply relativity, generally encompasses two theories by Albert Einstein: special relativity and general relativity. Concepts introduced by the theories of relativity include: ⁕Measurements of various quantities are relative to the velocities of observers. In particular, space and time can dilate. ⁕Spacetime: space and time should be considered together and in relation to each other. ⁕The speed of light is nonetheless invariant, the same for all observers. The term "theory of relativity" was based on the expression "relative theory" used by Max Planck in 1906, who emphasized how the theory uses the principle of relativity. In the discussion section of the same paper Alfred Bucherer used for the first time the expression "theory of relativity".

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Examples of theory of relativity in a Sentence

1. The wise Pharoah Moe:

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2. Albert Einstein:

   If my theory of relativity is proven successful, Germany will claim me as a German and France will declare that I am a citizen of the world.

3. Albert Einstein:

   If my theory of relativity proves to be correct, Germany will claim me a German, and France will claim me a citizen of the world. However, if it proves wrong, France will say I'm a German, and Germany will say that I'm a jew.

4. Albert Einstein:

   When the Special Theory of Relativity began to germinate in me, I was visited by all sorts of nervous conflicts... I used to go away for weeks in a state of confusion.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
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3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_Relativity
4. ^ Wikidata
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