theory of relativity

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And so she chattered easily and knowledgeably about things of interest to students—this new theory of relativity by a man called Einstein, and whether Admiral Peary would really reach the North Pole.

From Literature

Einstein's general theory of relativity, on the other hand, describes gravity and the motion of planets, stars, and galaxies.

From Science Daily

Today's standard picture of the universe is built on Einstein's general theory of relativity and the standard model of particle physics.

From Science Daily

According to Einstein's theory of relativity, gravity alters the flow of time.

From Science Daily

Einstein's theory of relativity replaced that classical model, and quantum mechanics transformed it yet again.

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