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In certain areas, it provides a better explanation of how our Universe works than previous theories - an explanation that is in close agreement with experiment.

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It helps to explain the universe we live in. Especially when it comes to space and time.

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Nuclear physics and time travel

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Q: Why is Einstein's theory of special relativity so important?
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What was einsteins most famous theory?

relativity


Why is zero important for Einsteins theory of relativity?

Without Zero it would be impossible to measure anything.


What did steven hawkin do?

He made Einsteins theory of relativity "Beautifull". He proved Einsteins original and not his revised theory of relativity was indeed correct. But most of all, he is an amaising person! He made Einsteins theory of relativity "Beautifull". He proved Einsteins original and not his revised theory of relativity was indeed correct. But most of all, he is an amaising person!


When was einsteins theory of relativity published?

The theory of relativity is actually a conglomerate of two theories which Einstein theorized at different times. Special relativity was published in 1905 and changed the scientific world until some of the ideas could not hold up to scrutiny. It was then that Einstein published the theory of general relativity in 1916.


What theory did Einsteins theory of relativity replace?

Speed of light is constant, not the other things.


What are einsteins postulates of relativity?

For the Special Theory of Relativity, the basic postulates are:The relativity principle, i.e., laws of nature are the same for observers in different reference frames.The speed of light is the same for different observers.


What important did albert einstein do?

he created the special theory of relativity


Special theory of relativity predictions?

what are the major predictions of the special theory of relativity


When Einsteins theory of gravity general relativity gained acceptance it demonstrated that Newtons theory had been?

Incomplete


Einsteins all theories in all subjects?

if you're wanting someone to explain them, its gonna take a lot of research. this isn't gonna get you much. sorry. i wish i could name them for you but i cant. all i know is the theory of relativity and the theory of special relativity.


Who wrote the Theory of Relativity?

Galileo Galile wrote "the Theory of Relativity", and Einstein wrote the General theory of relativity and the special theory of relativity.


What were Albert Einsteins accomplishments?

the theory of relativity & quantum mechanics.