Relativity
In this section, you'll discover answers to questions about the widely accepted theory called relativity.
In this section, you'll discover answers to questions about the widely accepted theory called relativity. Less
What is special relativity?
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Devised by Albert Einstein in 1905, the theory of special relativity states that the laws of...
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What is space-time?
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While the idea of space-time is closely linked with Albert Einstein's 1905 theory of special...
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What is general relativity?
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Einstein's theory of general relativity is an extension of his theory of special relativity....
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What is Galilean relativity?
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These days, people are likely to be familiar with Albert Einstein's theories of special relativity...
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How could Kerr black holes be used for time travel?
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Let's first talk about what a Kerr black hole is, and then we'll address how one might (well,...
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What's the latest thinking on the Big Bang?
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TRANSCRIPT: Well, you know the Big Bang, although that's astrophysics and it is the beginning of...
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Why is the speed of light squared in E=MC²?
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It's the most famous equation ever, suggesting a symmetry between mass and energy, with the...
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