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General relativity predicted that light would bend around the sun, which astronomers confirmed during a solar eclipse in 1919.general relativity = Einstein’s theory that explains gravity as the bending of space and time
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GPS satellites have to adjust for general relativity so their clocks stay accurate.
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Einstein developed the theory of special relativity prior to developing the theory of general relativity.
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This is most apparent in general relativity: Its static model of the universe negates the dynamic nature of matter.† (source)
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But general relativity is different.† (source)
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The bit that Newton lacked was the effect on planetary orbit from the gravitationally induced curvature of space-time described by general relativity.† (source)
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"It can be," Alessandro told him, "because I read the paper on the theory of general relativity when I was in the trenches on the Isonzo, in nineteen fifteen.† (source)
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General relativity helps scientists understand how massive objects like stars and planets bend space and time.†general relativity = Einstein’s theory that explains gravity as the bending of space and time
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