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The creator of the Theory of Relativity was Einstein. The theory describes the motion of objects compared to other things. The theory has been proven by many tests. The speed of light is relative to the observer. Einstein's theory of relativity is important because it tells us the laws of motion for any particle, describes motion in relation to energy, and describes motion in relation to time.

Einstein's Theory of Relativity is important because it tells the laws of motion for any particle. "The speed of light is the same for all observers, no matter what their relative speeds" (Theory: Special Relativity). This means that no matter how fast people are moving they can only see light at the same speed all the time. "The laws of physics are the same in any inertial (that is, non-accelerated) frame of reference" (Theory: Special Relativity). This means that in all areas of the universe that the environment is aloke, the laws of physics still apply. The laws of motion are very critical to understand the behavior of a particle.

The theory is important because it describes motion in relation to energy. Einstein created the equation //E = mc2// (Theory: Special Relativity). E stands for energy. M stands for mass. C stands for the speed at which light travels in a vacuum. Mass combined with light creates energy and therefore Einstein's theory can help us to better understand motion in relation to energy.

The Theory of Relativity is important because it describes motion in relation to time. "The ticking rate of a clock depends on the motion of the observer of that clock" (Lightman). This means that depending on how an observer is moving, time is relative. The ticking rate may seem to move faster or slower. However, time will always //feel// the same to the observer no matter where they are. The theory describes motion in relation to time. Einstein's theory of relativity is very important because it tells us the laws of motion for any particle, describes motion in relation to energy, and describes motion in relation to time. This theory can be seen in everyday life.

Works Cited

"NOVA | Einstein's Big Idea | Relativity (Lightman Essay) | PBS." __PBS__. 5 Feb. 2009 .

This is an essay written by Alan Lightman. It generally explains the theory of relativity and is easy to understand. It is credible because it is associated with PBS which is a well known organization. Alan Lightman is a credible scientist.

"Theory: Special Relativity (SLAC VVC)." __SLAC Public Website Server__. 31 Oct. 2008. 5 Feb. 2009 .

This is a website created by the department of science at Stanford University. By looking on this site one can find facts about Einstein's theory of relativity. Exaples are given so that the reader can further understand the concept. Also, equations are given the correspond to the theory. It mentions all the people that are associated with the theory as well. This is a credible site because it was developed by Stanford University. The authors come from the science department at the university.