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Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity includes Special and General Relativity, fundamentally changing our understanding of time, space, and gravity. Special Relativity introduces concepts like time dilation and the equation E = mc^2, while General Relativity explains how massive objects warp space-time, affecting planetary orbits and light paths. The theory has been rigorously tested and confirmed through various scientific observations, including GPS technology and black hole studies.

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Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity includes Special and General Relativity, fundamentally changing our understanding of time, space, and gravity. Special Relativity introduces concepts like time dilation and the equation E = mc^2, while General Relativity explains how massive objects warp space-time, affecting planetary orbits and light paths. The theory has been rigorously tested and confirmed through various scientific observations, including GPS technology and black hole studies.

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The Theory of Relativity: Understanding Space-Time

Albert Einstein’s Theory of Relativity revolutionized physics by introducing the


concepts of Special and General Relativity. These theories describe how time,
space, and gravity interact on both small and cosmic scales.

Special Relativity, formulated in 1905, states that the laws of physics are the
same for all observers in uniform motion. It introduces time dilation and length
contraction—effects that occur when an object approaches the speed of light. It
also establishes the famous equation E = mc^2, which reveals the deep connection
between mass and energy.

General Relativity, published in 1915, extends these ideas to include gravity,


showing that massive objects warp the fabric of space-time. This curvature explains
why planets orbit stars and why light bends near massive objects, an effect known
as gravitational lensing.

Relativity has been tested extensively, from GPS satellite corrections to


observations of black holes, confirming its accuracy time and time again.

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