Hi saadam313
Common applications of relativity include:
* GPS. GPS satellites have to be corrected for time dilation due to general and special relativity
* Mass-energy conversion, used in nuclear reactors, and in the sun
* Particle accelerators use relativistic mechanics constantly
2006-07-02 16:43:36
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answered by Magic Chicken 3
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the theory states, among other things, that a gravitational field will affect the speed at which time flows. have you heard about the GPS satellite-based navigation system? it works with receptors on the Earth catching signals from at least 3 satellites, and computing the position based on the time lags in the signals. well, to reach good precision, the time lags need to be adjusted for the General Relativity effects of time's flow being affected by gravity. you've got tens of millions of GPS devices out there. That's a pretty general, everyday life application, isn't it? hope this helps
2016-03-27 01:56:46
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answered by Anonymous
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Two engineering applications of the theory of relativity are in the Global Positioning System, where it is used to correct for time dilation, and in the design of particle accelerators, where you need to allow for the increased mass of the very fast-moving particles.
2006-07-02 16:56:43
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answered by zee_prime 6
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Einstein never finished the "Unified Field Theorem" and the only way to finish it would have been to add emotion love and knowledge. E=MC2. Knowledge id directly proportional to the thought involved and limited by the speed of light squared. K=TC2. On the WEB we approach (limited by processor speed and connection) the knowledge barrier. That is assuming we share knowledge and do not become keepers of the sacred knowledge.
2006-07-02 17:04:54
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answered by Anonymous
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only when dealing with things very large (planets and stars) and speeds very fast (approaching the speed of light). For the most part, relativity is invisible to us, which is why Newtonian Physics wasn't questioned for such a long time.
2006-07-02 16:42:27
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answered by claytr0n 2
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Everything is relative.
2006-07-02 16:35:36
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answered by Anonymous
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it sure is (????????)
2006-07-02 16:33:23
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answered by winstonsmithratm 2
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