2006-08-18 00:04:57 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Things look different when you move, and mass bends space.
Dohhhh !!!!!! that IS 10 words, but I did include General relativity as a bonus !
2006-08-18 00:12:16 · answer #1 · answered by andrew g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You want answering, in less than 10 words, a theory that has exercised the best minds over the last 90 years!! Oh that life was that easy!
There are, in fact, two theories of relativity: the special and the general. To discover their outline, read Einstein's popular book, "Relativity" published by Methuen & Co Ltd.
I doubt that your learn little from the answers given here. One thing I might caution you about: the theory of relativity is NOT e=m^2
2006-08-18 02:26:28 · answer #2 · answered by clausiusminkowski 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, but I'll try in 50.
Our 4 dimensional Universe (volume and time) is not linear. This "space-time" continuum (the 4 dimensions) bends "slightly" around large masses like suns. Einstein predicted that during a solar eclipse we could see a star which is really behind the sun. He was right and thats the Theory of Relativity.
P.S. E=mc² is by Einstein but its nothing to do with the Theory of Relativity.
2006-08-18 00:19:14 · answer #3 · answered by David R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U love me.
Ur Daughter loves U
Therefore, Ur Daughter Loves Me.
That's Theory of relativity - In all its simplicity.
2006-08-18 00:13:22 · answer #4 · answered by ks_anand_77 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about one line: the theory that space and time are relative concepts rather than absolute concepts
2006-08-18 00:10:11 · answer #5 · answered by maî 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First off, it's only a THEORY, but here goes.
Every part of space has it's own "frame", i.e. common sense prevails within a frame, nothing weird.
Frames are separated by the relative speeds between them, (eg if you fly off at half the speed of light, then we are in different frames.)
All frames are relative. Time flows quicker, (or slower), in some frames than in others.
So basically time flows at different speeds in different frames because of the relative difference in speeds of observers.
(It's actually a load of crap.)
2006-08-18 00:16:11 · answer #6 · answered by mojawoja 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This theory is the biggest cons ever, because the one explaining it always has his "Get Out" by saying that it all depends where the observer is !!
2006-08-18 04:13:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Special or General?
Special: C's the same for all observers, regardless of their motion
General: Mass curves spacetime, affects light, and results in gravity - voila!
(C=Speed of light - 'spect you know that, but just in case)
2006-08-18 00:35:32 · answer #8 · answered by Hello Dave 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go very fast, mass increases, relative time slows.
Hows that?
BTW, t-bomb quoted Newton's 3rd law of motion. (Every action has an equal and opposite reaction.)
2006-08-18 00:23:25 · answer #9 · answered by lightfoolstheway 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Planets sit on a stretchy fabric that stretches under the
2006-08-18 00:09:26 · answer #10 · answered by Elim 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋