General Relativity Theory (Noun)
Meaning
A generalization of special relativity to include gravity (based on the principle of equivalence).
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The general relativity theory, developed by Albert Einstein, revolutionized our understanding of space and time.
- According to the general relativity theory, the curvature of spacetime around a massive object such as the Earth causes objects to fall towards the center of the Earth.
- The general relativity theory predicts phenomena such as gravitational waves and black holes, which have since been confirmed by observations and experiments.
- Einstein's general relativity theory was a major breakthrough in the development of modern physics, and it has had a profound impact on our understanding of the universe.
- The general relativity theory has been extensively tested and confirmed by a wide range of experiments and observations, from the bending of light around the Sun to the gravitational redshift of light emitted by white dwarfs.