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Universe
Unit 1
Milky Way Galaxy
Formation and Evolution of the Milky Way
Structure and Components of the Milky Way
Milky Way Galaxy's Black Hole and Galactic Center
Unit 2
Blackholes
Formation of Black Holes
Properties of Black Holes
Black Hole Theory and Observations
Black Hole Information Paradox
Black Holes and the Universe
Unit 3
Theory of Relativity
Special Theory of Relativity
General Theory of Relativity
Implications of Relativity
Unit 3 • Chapter 1
Special Theory of Relativity
Summary
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Concept Check
What is the main concept of Special Theory of Relativity?
Quantum mechanics principles.
Light polarization properties.
Gravitational interaction effects.
Time dilation and length contraction.
Who introduced the theory of Special Theory of Relativity?
Albert Einstein.
Isaac Newton.
Max Planck.
Niels Bohr.
What is the constant speed of light in a vacuum as per the theory?
299,792,458 m/s.
150,000,000 m/s.
500,000,000 m/s.
1,000,000,000 m/s.
What does the theory propose about space and time?
Neither exist in the universe.
They are intertwined as spacetime.
They are independent entities.
Space is absolute, time is relative.
What is the famous equation of Special Theory of Relativity?
V=IR (Ohm's law)
PV=nRT (Ideal gas law)
F=ma (Newton's second law)
E=mc^2 (energy-matter equivalence)
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General Theory of Relativity