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relativity

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The state of being relative; as, the relativity of a subject.

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A basic assumption of relativity is that coordinate transformations must leave spacetime intervals invariant. Source: Internet

According to classical general relativity, no matter or information can flow from the interior of a black hole to an outside observer, although quantum effects may allow deviations from this strict rule. Source: Internet

According to general relativity, space is less curved than on the walls, and thus appears to have more volume and a higher expansion rate. Source: Internet

Advanced concepts Causal structure and global geometry main Penrose–Carter diagram of an infinite Minkowski universe In general relativity, no material body can catch up with or overtake a light pulse. Source: Internet

According to Einstein's theory of relativity, a high-energy nucleus appears length contracted, or compressed, along its direction of motion. Source: Internet

A fourth parameter is whether the locus of linguistic relativity is in language or in the brain. Source: Internet

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