general theory of relativity

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Einstein’s general theory of relativity, which is used to describe the gravity of black holes, uses a single field equation to explain how space curves and matter moves. Lyndie Chiou, Quanta Magazine, 24 Feb. 2025 This rare phenomenon was first theorised to exist by Einstein in his general theory of relativity. Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 10 Feb. 2025 His general theory of relativity predicted that light could bend and brighten around objects across the cosmos. Ashley Strickland, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025 The phenomenon is named after Albert Einstein, because his general theory of relativity predicts that light will bend around objects in space, focusing the light like a massive lens. Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 10 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for general theory of relativity

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1921, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of general theory of relativity was in 1921

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