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In 1919, Albert Einstein created his Theory of General Relativity. Due to the incredible ideas and outstanding in-depth research, he became a hero. Albert Einstein became an overnight celebrity when he first thought of the Theory Of Relativity. He currently is considered to have been totally correct in his theory. No one has stood up and claimed that Albert Einstein was mistaken in his thoughts. He created an exceptional theory that was, and quite possibly still is, ahead of his time. He remains unopposed, prehaps due to the lack of understanding of the general public, rather than the absolute concurrence of other theorizing scientists.

He was considered far ahead of his time and is still considered so. The theory relates to gravity and what gravity truely is. The theory suggests that objects don't have some mysterious force that binds them, but rather they warp the space around them-thus, gravity. This was an amazing concept that has yet to be proven wrong today.

The theoretical basis cannot be disproven due to the need for a higher number of experiments. For a theory to be proven or disproven, many examples must be shown where the results do not waver at all. There can be no examples, whatsoever, where the results do not totally prove or totally disprove the theory. Also, the theory is so complex that it is very difficult to perform experiments on it. The units dealing with the units of measure are theoretical. They are derived through calculations, rather than through scientific investigation. These units are relativistic, when used in conjunction with physics equations. These units of measure are created so that when they are used to calculate the speed of light, they obtain the answer of one. Brillantly derived to make all physics equations dealing with light "relatively" easy.

Other interesting reasons as to why the Theory of Relativity is correct are the Relativistic Effects. Ones such as length contraction and time dilation, it represents two observers passing each other relative to the speed of light. Each observer will see the other's meter stick as being shorter than their own, and each will watch a clock move slower than their own. Albert Einstein created an outstanding theory that has advanced science beyond what it ever could have gone. This theory was the best thing since Newton's laws had been created.



"Theory: Special Relativity (SLAC VVC)." __SLAC Public Website Server__. 27 Jan. 2009 http://www2.slac.stanford.edu/vvc/theory/relativity.html. Overall a rather informative and in-depth view of the Theory of Relativity. Has excellent examples and helpful ideas for understanding the principles of the Theory of Relativity. Lightman, Alan. "NOVA | Einstein's Big Idea | Relativity (Lightman Essay) | PBS." __PBS__. 28 Jan. 2009 http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/einstein/relativity/. Shows many outstanding scientific equations for figuring out what is meant by the Theory of Relativity. Allows the viewer to see interactive images that help to fully understand the reasoning behind Einstein's Theory of Relativity. Karsh, Yousuf. __Albert Einstein__. __Albert Einstein__. 21 Jan. 2009 . A nice picture of Einstein in a relaxed pose. A black hole. Digital image. __Latest Technology News | Recent Inventions__. 21 Jan. 2009 . A black hole, rather unrealistic due to the light that is depicted. If this were a true black hole, you wouldn't be able to see it.