What is special relativity?

Special relativity is a fundamental theory in physics that investigates the motion of objects that move at a constant velocity in a straight line. It postulates that the laws of physics will remain the same for all observers, moving or stationary, as long as they are moving at a constant velocity. This theory proposes that time and space are not separate entities but instead are interwoven and inextricably linked, forming a single four-dimensional space-time. It has far-reaching implications, including the famous idea that nothing can travel faster than the speed of light in a vacuum. Special relativity revolutionized our understanding of the universe, providing a new framework for the basic laws of physics and challenging previously held scientific beliefs.

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