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Special Relativity

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Special relativity is a theory in physics that describes the behavior of objects moving at significant fractions of the speed of light. It was developed by Albert Einstein in 1905 and has had a profound impact on our understanding of space and time.

Key Features

  • Time dilation
  • Length contraction
  • Relativity of simultaneity
  • Mass-energy equivalence (E=mc^2)
  • Lorentz transformations

Pros

  • Revolutionized our understanding of space and time
  • Has been confirmed by numerous experiments
  • Led to important technological advancements like GPS

Cons

  • Can be difficult to fully grasp for non-physicists
  • Challenges common-sense notions of reality

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