State the difference between special relativity and general relativity.

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State the difference between special relativity and general relativity.
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According to Einstein's two postulates of special relativity
The first postulate states that All inertial reference frames are equivalent. Explain
what is meant by this first postulate.
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The second postulate states that The speed of light is the same in all inertial
reference frames. The two postulates are considered to be intimately related.
Explain how.
Transcribed Image Text:State the difference between special relativity and general relativity. 2 According to Einstein's two postulates of special relativity The first postulate states that All inertial reference frames are equivalent. Explain what is meant by this first postulate. 13 The second postulate states that The speed of light is the same in all inertial reference frames. The two postulates are considered to be intimately related. Explain how.
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