What is Relativity?

Written by Burt Jordaan Sunday, 29 April 2007 03:57

The term 'relativity' today usually implies Einstein's theory of relativity. If you ask someone 'what is relativity?', the answer would often be that it is something about relative movement that Einstein came up with. Not so.

Galileo Galilei (1632)

Galileo Galilei first described 'the principle of relativity' in 1632 in his 'Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems'. Galileo used the example of a ship traveling at constant speed, without rocking, on a smooth sea; ...

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Tips on Probing Your Doctor More and Getting Rid of Your Back Pain - Fast!

Written by Dan Sherman Monday, 20 November 2006 20:40

Most back pain sufferers' conversations with their doctors and other medical professionals is often one way affair. Whatever is said is listened and adhered to. In my experience most patients are 'afraid' of asking questions because they do not want to 'make a fool of themselves'.

But there is no reason of making fool of any one. If you are suffereing, it is best to clarify what you can, or can not do.

I have compiled following questions (and explaination of why) that ...

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