What is General Relativity?

General relativity is a theory of gravity developed by physicist Albert Einstein in the early 20th century. It describes the way in which massive objects distort spacetime, causing other objects to move in a curved path rather than a straight line. According to general relativity, gravity is not a force that pulls objects together, but rather a manifestation of the curvature of spacetime caused by the presence of mass and energy. This theory has been incredibly successful in explaining a wide range of phenomena, from the motion of planets and stars to the behavior of black holes. It is also an essential component of our understanding of the structure and evolution of the universe as a whole.

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