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The theory of relativity as developed
by Albert Einstein marked a dramatic evolution of the understanding of the universe, up to that time perceived mainly in terms of Newtonian physics. The new theory seemed to bring into man's grasp the unfathomable mystery of the cosmos. The theory of relativity expresses the relationship between time, space and energy, and has spawned a range of other correlative theories about the universe. Einstein's theory comprises a "special theory of relativity" and a "general theory of relativity". Simply put, the former pertains to action under special conditions, while the latter pertains to all actions. The general theory of relativity is described as the greatest discovery of the 20th Century. It dramatically postulates the effect of gravity on space and the flow of time. |
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