Question

What is Einstein’s Special Theory of Relativity?

according to the chapter - A Truly Beautiful Mind​

Answer 1

According to Einstein's special theory of relativity, time and distance are not absolute. From this followed the world's most famous formula which describes the relationship between mass and energy i.e., E = me2.

Answer 2

This question is from the chapter A Truly Beautiful Mind which tells a brief jist about Enstein's life .

According to it ; The Special Theory of Relativity says ;

Time and distance are not absolute . He even gave an example saying that two clocks which are accurate won't show the same time if one of them returns from a journey of very fast relativity and deprived the famous equation :

E = mc²

Summary :

• Einstein was born on 12 March 1879 in Ulm , Germany.
• His head was too large and was different from other children .
• Attended a University at Zurich and met his love Meliva Maric.
• In 1900 he taught physics as an assistant teacher .
• 1902 became a technical expert at patent office , Bern .
• 1903 married to Mileva Maric.
• 1905 proposed Theory of Relativity .
• 1919 divorced and married Elsa.
• 1921 Nobel Prize for General Theory of Relativity .
• Died in 1955