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Describe the two fundamental postulates underlying Einstein's special theory of relativity.
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The Principle of Relativity: The laws of physics are the same for all observers in inertial (non-accelerating) frames of reference. This means that the laws of physics apply equally to all observers, regardless of their relative motion or position. Show more…
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