Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)
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Author: Paul G. Hewitt
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 36, Problem 1RCQ
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The principal difference between relativity theories that is a special and general theory of relativity.
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The principal difference is found to be the accelerating reference frame. The
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Special relativitytheory
Einstein’s special relativitytheory describes the effects of the fact that all motion is relative and that everyone always measures the same
General relativitytheory
Einstein’s generalization of his special relativitytheoryis called General relativity theorywhich applies when we consider effects of gravity or acceleration. It applies with or without gravity.
The principal difference is consideration of the gravity or acceleration. The special relativity theory deals with constant velocity reference frame ones that aren’t accelerated and general relativity theory deals with the accelerating frames of reference.
Conclusion:
Thus, the principal difference is found to be the accelerating reference frame. The special relativity theory deals with the uniformly moving reference frames (without acceleration), while the general relativity theory deals with the accelerating reference frames.
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