The Theory of Relativity: An Outline |
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absolute position accelerated acceptance assume changes of coordinates common sense conclusion contradiction coordinate system curvature of empty curve dimensional cross section dimensional Euclidean space distances from matter ds² Einstein proceeded Einstein Theory electron empty region entire theory explain facts field of force finding a law fit gravitation four dimen four dimensional continua fundamental geodesic geometry gravitational force inertial involved JOSEPH LAWREN kind of coordinates kind of space kind of space-time law of gravitation law of motion laws of physics LEONARD SIFF logical ment metaphysical concepts Michelson and Morley Michelson-Morley experi moves uni moving uniformly non-Euclidean occur paradox particular kind physicist postulated previous theories principle of relativity properties purely relative realize restriction scientific hypothesis scientist simply sional continuum Special Theory straight line Tensor theoretical impossibility Theory of Relativity three dimensional cross three dimensional Euclidean tion tonian U'+C uniform motion velocity of light world line world-line βομυ