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=** __The Theory of Relativity: Proved Advantageous to Society__ **=

Our society today is very accepting of the Theory of Relativity because it is used to explain and support theories, to create new inventions, and derived a very useful scientific equation, E=mc2. It is the basis to many modern theories about our planets and stars by providing support and proof. Many inventions would have never been created if it were not for the start of the Theory of relativity because it provides a purpose. These inventions are many times used as the source of evidence to prove theories that the Theory of Relativity was applied to. It also derived the equation, E=mc2, which is used by many to prove theories in mathematics and to solve problems with engery.It allows us to expand our horizons and learn about how our universe operates. The main goal of science is to educate people on why things are the way they are and to provide reason behind those wonders. Many scientists wanted to prove to society that they could tell us how things came to be and why and Albert Einstein was believed to do that. He somehow knew that this theory could be relatable and forever timeless.

Relativity can be broken into two parts of general relativity and special relativity. General relativity states that gravity and motion can affect the intervals or time and space. It is also known as the Equivalance Principle, which states that gravity pulling in one direction is completely equivalent to the acceleration in the opposite direction. This also stated that objects accelerate with respect to one another. A good examples are " A car accelerating forwards feels just like sideways gravity pushing you back against your seat. An elevator accelerating upwards feels just like gravity pushing you onto the floor."(Lightman) presented by Lightman. Special relativity states that no particular object in the universe can serve as an absolute frame when at rest and that any object in motion can be a good frame of reference. All motion is relative meaning that what one person could calculate for motion is different for another depending on where they are standing from the object. Relativity also explains the collapsing of stars known as "black holes". When stars emit heat and light into space, they support themselves against their own inward gravity and an outward pressure is created by heat from nuclear reactions in their interiors. According to what is known about stars, every star will eventually exhaust its nuclear field. Then its unbalanced self-gravitational attraction will cause it to collapse. When the buned-out star has a mass larger than three times the mass of the sun, it will not allow any amount of additional pressure to hold off its total gravitational collapse. Then eventually the star will collapse and create a black hole.

The use of the Theory of Relativity is a basic concept that most scientists and mathematicians need to know in order to be able to formulate new theories about our planets and stars. The Theory of Relativity also acts as support to turn ideas into theories such as the Big Bang Theory. The Big Bang theory states that the universe could keep expanding or it could reach a point of expansion and then start collapsing, black holes. "With the present accuracy of measurement, the numbers suggest that our universe will keep expanding forever, growing colder and colder, thinner and thinner.” (Lightman). Another use that the theory of relativity is applied is to explain the collapsing of stars, black hole. A black hole is a region of space whose attractive gravitational force will not let any matter, light, or communication of any kind escape. "Ironically, Einstein himself did not believe in the existence of black holes, even though they were predicted by his theory." (Lightman). Even another use is to the use of the Theory of Relativity serves as support and without it many of these new ideas would never have been created and if they were never created our knowledge of universe would have never expanded.
 * In order to create new inventions, the theory of relativity serves as inspiration. "Much of modern cosmology, including the construction of giant new telescopes such as the new Keck telescope in Hawaii, has been an attempt to measure these two numbers with better and better accuracy."(Lightman) It does not help to create these new inventions, but it gives a purpose to create them. The purpose is that their theories can be supported through evidence. The Keck telescope can be used to date rocks, which can provide evidence for those who support the Big Bang Theory. This would end up telling events that occurred on our planet and how they can affect our future. The Big Bang Theory eventually leads to a new genre of science to study which is now known as **cosmology. Cosmology is the metaphysical study of the origin and nature of the universe. The Theory of Relativity actually leads to the creation of new subcategory of science, which will lead to the creation of new occupations. Cosmologists and Astronomers now are known and they will provide information to our society about our universe and stars. They let us know why things are the way they are and how they came to be.

The use of the equation, E=mc2 is perhaps the most famous of all scientific equations. It is used by many in students in school, mathematicians, and scientists. The equation tells us the energy corresponding to a mass at rest and the total energy of a particle of mass sitting at rest.” This is a key equation for any real particle, giving the relationship between its energy (//E)//, momentum ( //p)//, and its rest mass (//m)//." (SLAC). This equation is applied to many concepts of science to serve as proof. It also is used a fundamental equation to theories. “The conversion of mass creates energy in the sun and other stars. It also produces the heat energy that is converted to electrical energy in nuclear power plants.”(Michael Dine Ph.D. Professor of Physics). This equation is what we need to use in order to power our nuclear power plants and without nuclear power plants many products would not be produced. Not only does this help with industry, but it can allow us to figure out healthier ways to do industry without hurting our environment. This equation is used in many professions and serves as a basis for research. When there is new research found it allows us to explain concepts more thoroughly and provides more proof. When our research grows and expands so does our advances in technology, science, and math.The Theory of Relativity is an accepted theory in our society because it is used to explain and support theories, to create new inventions, and derived a very useful scientific equation, E=mc2. It definitely serves as an advantage to our society because it contributes to many aspects of our lives. The theory itself does not apply to our lives, but the way it is applied to other things that apply to our lives is very advantageous. It lets us know about our planet and how it came to be. We can learn beyond Earth now and can image the stars and planets that many of us will not see in person. It allows us to create new ideas that can be supported with good reliable reason. It applies to new aspirations for inventions that can better our research. When we better our research we better our understanding of this complex universe. We could then use the research to find healthier ways to produce products and not harm our environment. This could then lead to healthier lifestyles everywhere and could reduce the effects of population on our planet. It provides us with a very useful conversion that can be used to better our industries, which will allow us to grow technologically. It provides us with professions like cosmologists and astronomers. In the future it could do great things. It could finally solve theories or maybe even be looked into more and provide more support and evidence. It could provide new jobs, which will allow us to expand our knowledge and wealth. It maybe could even give people a better understanding of our planet. It could provide new opportunities to actually witness events in the stars. This theory is can be applied to many aspects of science but maybe in the future it will apply to more things other than science. When this will happen it will be the day that all the hard efforts of Albert Einstein will be appreciated even more and his work will be considered even more amazing and useful to any time period. Albert Einstein is one of the most brilliant minds that ever walked on this planet; he could figure out things that many could only dream of. His theories are revolutionary and are definitely useful and advantageous to society today. “General relativity may be the biggest leap of the scientific imagination in history.” (Lightman).

"Theory: Special Relativity (SLAC VVC)." __SLAC Public Website Server__. 27 Jan. 2009 . The purpose of this article is to teach those about the basic concepts of the Theory of Relativity.This website goes into great depths about the basic concepts and explains how it is applied today. It also shows the affect and cause of every aspect of the theory. The orginization is very unbiased and completely informational and factual. You can also e-mail the orginazition to leave feedbacks or questions.

Lightman, Alan. "NOVA | Einstein's Big Idea | Relativity (Lightman Essay) | PBS." __PBS__. 27 Jan. 2009 . The purpose of this article is to inform those who want to learn more about Einstein's Theory of Relativity and how it is applied to other theories and predictions. This article also goes into great depth about the start of the Theory of Relativity and how Einstein used it to create new ideas and equations. The author and organization are very reliable due to their expertise and credentials in physics, humanities, and writing. This article is unbiased and completely factual. Also, you can offer feedback to the author by asking a question or leaving a comment.

Dine, Michael. "NASA - Relativity." __NASA - Home__. 27 Jan. 2009 http://www.nasa.gov/worldbook/relativity_worldbook.html. "Relativity: Einstein's theory of relativity in animations and film clips. Einstein Light." __School of Physics at UNSW, Sydney, Australia__. 27 Jan. 2009 http://www.phys.unsw.edu.au/einsteinlight/. The purpose of this article is to go into the more complex parts of this the Theory of Relativity. This website is very reliable because it comes from a well known orginization of science, NASA, that is trusted by many. It also goes into great detail about the major ideas of the theory. The author is very unbiased and is very credible, he has a PhD and is a professor of physics. He also goes into great comprenhendable details.

"Relativity: Einstein's theory of relativity in animations and film clips. Einstein Light." __School of Physics at UNSW, Sydney, Australia__. 27 Jan. 2009 . This article is to teach those about the Theory of Relativity in a more conceptual and entertaining way. This website contains many links to other parts of the site, so there is plenty of information. This will also allow you to compare the information to see, which provides the best support. It also provides a visual undertanding of the theory through the use of animations. It is completley unbiased and very interesting and exciting to read.