Defining Gravity: Einstein's Theory of Relativity

PBS Learning Media
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Classroom Material
Keywords
SciTech WNET stn15 relativity gravity acceleration freefall reference frame Brian Greene Alan Alda World Science Festival WSF laws of physics albert einstein general theory of relativity
Subjects
Science Physics
Grade Levels
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
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Defining Gravity: Einstein's Theory of Relativity

Explore how Einstein grappled with the concept of gravity when formulating his Theory of Relativity, in this video from SciTech Now partner World Science Festival. Einstein treated gravity’s effects as a result of accelerated motion, and changing your frame of reference potentially changed everything
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PBS Learning Media

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