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2 years ago

The special theory of relativity deals with space and time under what special condition?

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sergij07 [2.7K]2 years ago

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<h2>Answer: Invariance of the speed of light in vacuum </h2>

Special relativity was proposed on 1905 by Einstein, who developed his theory based on the following two postulates:

<em>1. The laws of physics are the same in all inertial systems. There is no preferential system. </em>

<em>2. The speed of light in vacuum has the same value for all inertial systems. </em>

Focusing on the first postulate, it can be affirmed that any measurement on a body is made with reference to the system in which it is being measured.

In addition, it deals with the <u>dilation of time</u> stating that <u>time passes at different rates in regions of different gravitational potential</u>. That is, the greater the local distortion of space-time due to gravity, the slower the time passes.

On the other hand, following what relativity establishes, bodies within a gravitational field follow a curved space path.

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