SPECICAL THEORY OF RELATIVITY

Difference between general relativity and special relativity :

The main difference between general relativity and special relativity is that general
relativity is related to gravity and acceleration, whereas special relativity is related to
speed and time. General relativity shows the relation between observer and acceleration,
whereas special relativity shows us the relation between observer and constant speed when
in motion.

 Parameters of
 General Relativity  Special Relativity
Comparison

 General relativity shows the relation of  Special relativity shows the relation of
 what is it
the observer and the acceleration. the observer and the speed and time.

 It does not include gravity, as no forces

 Inclusion of Gravity  Considers and includes gravity
are acting on it.

 Laws of physics are the same for all the  The laws of physics are the same for
 Frame of Reference
inertial and non-inertial systems only the inertial systems.

 Published in  1915  1905

 More complex and covers a greater part  Little simpler and covers a lesser part of
 Complexity
of the universe. the universe.

Comparison Table Between General Relativity and Special

Relativity
What Is The Twin Paradox And How Does It Work?

The twin paradox is a thought experiment that demonstrates the concept of time dilation in
special relativity. In the twin paradox, one twin leaves Earth on a rocket ship and travels near
the speed of light while the other twin stays on Earth. The twin on the rocket ages less than
the twin on Earth, due to time dilation. The paradox is resolved by the fact that the twin on
the rocket must turn around and travel back to Earth, which causes him to experience time
dilation in the opposite direction.
Imagine having an identical twin (kudos if you don’t have to imagine!), which implies that
both of you are nearly exactly the same age. Now, what if I told you that one of you could
stay young, while the other would age much more significantly. A highly improbable
situation, you would probably say! Well, let me be the first to tell you that it IS possible and
has even been scientifically verified. Now, let’s look at how this “twin paradox” plays out.
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TRAVEL AT LIGHT
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THE COSMIC
SPEED LIMIT:
WHY CAN’T WE
TRAVEL AT LIGHT
SPEED?
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SPEED LIMIT:
WHY CAN’T WE
TRAVEL AT LIGHT
SPEED?
THE COSMIC
SPEED LIMIT:
WHY CAN’T WE
TRAVEL AT LIGHT
SPEED?
THE COSMIC
SPEED LIMIT:
WHY CAN’T WE
TRAVEL AT LIGHT
SPEED?
THE COSMIC
SPEED LIMIT:
WHY CAN’T WE
TRAVEL AT LIGHT
SPEED?
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SPEED LIMIT:
WHY CAN’T WE
TRAVEL AT LIGHT
SPEED?
Why nobody can not achive the velocity of light

WHY CAN’T WE
TRAVEL AT LIGHT
SPEED?
The speed of light in a vacuum is an absolute cosmic speed limit. Nothing can go
faster than 3.0 x 108 meters per second (that's 300,000,000 m/s or 1,080,000,000
km/h!). According to the laws of physics, as we approach light speed, we have to
provide more and more energy to make an object move. In order to reach the speed
of light, you'd need an infinite amount of energy, and that's impossible!
THE COSMIC
SPEED LIMIT:
WHY CAN’T WE
TRAVEL AT LIGHT
SPEED?