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Theory of Relativity

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

The Theory of Relativity, developed by Albert Einstein, explains how space and time are interconnected and affected by gravity. It consists of two parts - Special Relativity deals with objects moving at constant speeds relative to each other, while General Relativity includes accelerated motion and gravity.

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