Einstein's Special Theory Of Relativity (Noun)
Meaning
A physical theory of relativity based on the assumption that the speed of light in a vacuum is a constant and the assumption that the laws of physics are invariant in all inertial systems.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- Einstein's special theory of relativity revolutionized our understanding of space and time by postulating that the laws of physics are the same for all observers in uniform motion.
- The fundamental principles of Einstein's special theory of relativity were introduced in a groundbreaking paper published in 1905.
- According to Einstein's special theory of relativity, time dilation occurs when an object moves at a significant fraction of the speed of light relative to an observer.
- Einstein's special theory of relativity challenged the long-held notion of absolute time and space, instead proposing that these concepts are relative to the observer.
- The mathematical framework of Einstein's special theory of relativity has been extensively tested and validated through numerous experiments and observations.