perspectiveScientific Consensus
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The theory of relativity, encompassing both special and general relativity, stands as a cornerstone of modern physics. It has been extensively tested and confirmed by countless experiments and observations, accurately describing phenomena from the behavior of particles to the dynamics of galaxies and the universe as a whole.
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Supporting arguments
- Precision of GPS systems relies on relativistic corrections.
- Successful predictions of black holes and gravitational lensing have been observed.
- Direct detection of gravitational waves provides new validation.
- Accurate explanation of Mercury's anomalous orbital precession.
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