Theory of General Relativity

The Theory of General Relativity, proposed by Albert Einstein in 1915, describes gravity not as a force but as a curvature of space and time caused by mass. Imagine placing a heavy ball on a rubber sheet; the sheet bends around the ball, illustrating how objects with mass distort the fabric of spacetime. This curvature affects the movement of other objects, causing them to follow curved paths, or orbits. General relativity explains phenomena such as the bending of light around massive objects and the behavior of planets, providing a deeper understanding of the universe’s structure and dynamics.