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The Theory of Relativity Explained
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The Theory of Relativity Explained

Understanding Einstein's Revolutionary Theory

Scientific American15 min readFebruary 24, 2026

Einstein's theory of relativity consists of two parts: special relativity and general relativity. These theories explain how space and time are interconnected and how gravity actually works.

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