General Relativity (Noun)
Meaning
A generalization of special relativity to include gravity (based on the principle of equivalence).
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity revolutionized our understanding of space and time by introducing the concept of gravity as curvature.
- General relativity postulates that the curvature of spacetime is directly related to the distribution of mass and energy within it.
- According to general relativity, the stronger the gravitational field, the slower time passes near a massive object due to gravitational time dilation.
- The prediction of gravitational waves by general relativity has been confirmed through numerous experiments and observations in recent years.
- The development of general relativity was a major milestone in the history of physics, marking a significant departure from the classical understanding of gravity as a force that acts across space.