Principle Of Relativity (Noun)
Meaning
(physics) a universal law that states that the laws of mechanics are not affected by a uniform rectilinear motion of the system of coordinates to which they are referred.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The theory of the principle of relativity revolutionized our understanding of space and time as it posits that all observers will experience time and space in the same manner.
- This concept of physics was formulated by Einstein's principle of relativity and is used to explain phenomena whose laws remain the same across inertial frames of reference.
- Albert Einstein's groundbreaking book provided ample guidance on understanding and working on principle of relativity to bridge the paradigm shift in world physics.
- Developing a full appreciation for the principle of relativity in physics requires studying and analyzing abstract examples and solving practice problems.
- Einstein's application of the principle of relativity not only supported his mass-energy equivalence proof, but also set the initial theoretical groundwork for other high-energy physics breakthroughs.