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Why is it called the general theory of relativity and not the general hypothesis of relativity?
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∙ 12y ago
A "hypothesis" changes to a "theory" when empirical evidence backs it up.
Every experiment done over the last 90 years has supported general relativity; not one experiment has challenged it. Indeed, accurate GPS devices would not work unless the effects of general relativity were not factored into their clocks -- so, in effect, every GPS device in the world is an experiment that supports GR.
Contrary to what some people, with a CLEAR and UNDENIABLE motivation to confuse people on what a "theory" means, wrongly claim that a scientific "theory" is something unproven. That is simply not true, but these people will continue to repeat this lie.
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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 general theory of relativity?
It science.
What integrated explanation of numerous hypothesis is known as?
A tentative explanation in research is called a hypothesis. The hypothesis is based on observation. The general explanation of the observation is called a theory. In other words, a theory is the result of testing a hypothesis.
What would be an example of a scientific theory?
any belief in science that is plausible and for the most part has some evidence, but we aren't sure of being 100% true, would be a theory. for example, the theory of relativity, darwin's theory of evolution, etc.
What are two scientific theories?
Some of them are 1) Big Bang Theory 2) Super string theory 3) General Relativity 4) Special Relativity 5) Quantum Theory
What is Einstein's theory of gravity called?
The theory that Einstein developed which pertains to gravity is called general 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.
Who develop general theory of relativity and special theory of relativity of Einstein?
Einstein...
When was the theory of relativity propoed?
The Theory of Special Relativity was published in 1905. General Relativity was published in 1915.
What is the official theory of general relativity?
There's no such thing as an official theory. The classical theory of general relativity is the one that Einstein invented.
What is a theory of general relativity?
The General theory of relativity primarily applies to particles as they accelerate, particularly due to gravitation
How can you use the word theory of relativity in a sentence?
Einstein's theory of relativity encompasses two theories: special relativity and general relativity. The theory of relativity is simply referred to as relativity in the field of physics.
Are wormholes just a theory or do they actually exist?
Just a "theory" ... actually only a hypothesis at present.
What general theory of relativity?
It science.
What is the significance of General Theory of Relativity?
E=mc^2 Edit : That equation is part of "special relativity" not "general relativity".
What did people think about theory of general relativity?
At first people thought that General Relativity was a bizarre and irrelevant theory. However, as time went by, people started to accept General Relativity more and more.
What integrated explanation of numerous hypothesis is known as?
A tentative explanation in research is called a hypothesis. The hypothesis is based on observation. The general explanation of the observation is called a theory. In other words, a theory is the result of testing a hypothesis.
