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what's the difference between special relativity and general relativity?
jtbell said:Correction: you can deal with accelerated reference frames (in the absence of gravity) in SR, with the help of some calculus. In these situations, spacetime is still "flat."
For gravitation, you need the curved spacetime of GR.
The main difference between special and general is that special refers to something unique or specific, while general refers to something broad or common.
In science, special is often used to describe specific phenomena or conditions that are unique or unusual. General, on the other hand, is used to describe common principles or theories that apply to a wide range of phenomena.
Yes, something can be both special and general in different contexts. For example, a scientific theory may be considered both special and general depending on the specific application or situation.
An example of something that is special in science could be a rare species of plant or animal that has unique characteristics or behaviors.
An example of something that is general in science could be a law of physics that applies to a wide range of phenomena, such as the law of gravity.