Einstein's Theory of Relativity

What did Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity change?

• Our understanding of space, time, and gravity

• Our understanding of the solar system

• Our understanding of atomic energy

• Our understanding of the human brain

What was one prediction of Einstein's theory of general relativity?

• Light rays from distant stars curve when passing near the sun

• Light rays from distant stars travel in a straight line

• Light rays from distant stars slow down when passing near the sun

• Light rays from distant stars disappear when passing near the sun

What was the result of the astronomical observations during the solar eclipse?

• The positions of stars appeared to be shifted

• The sun's gravity had no effect on light rays

• The sun's gravity caused the stars to disappear

• The sun's gravity caused the stars to move faster

What is the concept of space and time in Einstein's theory of special relativity?

• Relative and dependent on the state of motion

• Absolute and independent of the state of motion

• Separate entities with fixed measurements

• Constant and unchanging

What is the famous formula in science that represents the equivalence of mass and energy?

• E = mc2

• F = ma

• E = mv2

• P = mv

What are the main limitations of the theory of special relativity?

• It does not account for accelerated motion and gravity

• It does not account for the speed of light

• It does not account for the behavior of atoms

• It does not account for the motion of planets

What is the main idea of Einstein's theory of general relativity?

• Gravitational force is a feature of space and time

• Gravitational force is a separate force from space and time

• Gravitational force is caused by the motion of objects

• Gravitational force is not influenced by mass

What is gravitational lensing?

• The curving of light rays by objects with high mass

• The bending of space and time by light rays

• The disappearance of light rays near massive objects

• The acceleration of light rays by gravity

When did the observations of the solar eclipse confirming Einstein's theory take place?

• May 29, 1919

• August 21, 1914

• November 7, 1919

• June 12, 1915

What impact did the confirmation of Einstein's theory have?

• It helped scientists understand gravitational lensing

• It revolutionized the understanding of the universe

• It led to the discovery of nuclear energy

• It disproved Isaac Newton's theories