The Special Theory of Relativity

The Special Theory of Relativity, proposed by Albert Einstein in 1905, revolutionizes our understanding of space and time. It asserts that the laws of physics are the same for all observers, regardless of their relative motion, meaning that time and distance can change depending on how fast an object is moving. A key conclusion is that nothing can travel faster than the speed of light. This theory explains phenomena like time dilation, where a moving clock ticks slower compared to a stationary one, ultimately showing that space and time are interconnected in a single continuum known as spacetime.