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How did Einstein's theory of relativity support or disprove concepts of absolute space and/or time as proposed by Newton?
Your paper should have an introduction with a clear thesis that previews your argumentation. You should also take time in the paper to address possible counter arguments to your claim, but to show why these arguments are wrong (e.g.: some may say that X...but this is not correct because Y).
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Einstein's Theory of Relativity Vs Newton’s Theory of Absolute Space and Time - Outline
Thesis Statement: Although both Newton and Einstein explored the concept of time and space,
Einstein’s theory of relativity disapproved all the concepts of absolute space and time as
proposed by Newton.
I.
Introduction
A. Space and time represent some of the concepts which were recognized by scientists in
ancient times.
B. Despite this, these concepts have remained some of the least understood forces of all.
II.
Newton’s theory of absolute space and time
A. In Newton’s physics, he observed space in the context of a reference system against
which an object’s motion, as well as position, could be measured.
B. He mainly outlined that absolute space had five properties.
III.
How Einstein disapproved the concept of absolute space
A. Gravity
i) When Einstein exposed his audience to the theory of general relativity in 1915, he
mainly intended to directly challenge newton’s theory of absolute space which had
defined people's understanding of the world since 1867.
ii) He perceived that Newton was not correct about what space entailed especially how
gravity moved
iii) Even though Newton argued that the force of gravity pushed and pulled objects,
Einstein argued that time created and space created a four-dimensional thing called
space-time.
iv) Theoretically, there was a simple way in a bid for testing such.
v) Both Newton's as well Einstein's absolute space theory foresaw that similarly to the
sun, a light would bend close to a gravitational field
B. Source of energy
i) Even though Newton argued that the source of gravity was mass, Einstein also
opposed this theory.
ii) Moreover, although Newton considered that mass was the source of gravity, Einstein
perceived that the source of gravity was energy.
iii) In fact he came up with an equation (E=MC²) to enable his audience to understand
this aspect.
IV.
How Einstein disapproved the concept of absolute time
C. Manipulating Time
A. As mentioned above, Newton supported other scientists who argued that time
represented one of the currencies which people could not manipulate.
B. However for time, whereas Newton argued that the concept of time could not be
manipulated, Einstein considered that time could be manipulated by gravity.
C. The logic behind Einstein’s gravitational time dilation was honestly simple. He
specifically considered that objects with a limited mass-created strong gravitational
field.
V.
Conclusion
A. In summary, the main aspect which has been covered in this discussion is the concept
of absolute time and space.
B. These aspects have been covered in the context of how Einstein's absolute theory of
relativity differed from Newton's theory of time and space.
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Einstein's Theory of Relativity Vs Newton’s Theory of Absolute Space and Time
Introduction
Space and time represent some of the concepts which were recognized by scientists in
ancient times. Despite this, these concepts have remained some of the least understood forces of
all. Although these aspects have hardly been understood, on a cosmological scale, they remain
the most vital aspects. One of the scientists who have contributed to people’s understanding of
the concept of time and space is Isaac Newton (Rynasiewicz, 2018). Apart from Newton, the
other well-known scientist who explored the above-mentioned concepts is known as Einstein.
Although both Newton and Einstein explored the concept of time and space, Einstein’s theory of
relativity disapproved all the concepts of absolute space and time as proposed by Newton.
Newton’s Theory of Absolute Space and Time
In Newton’s physics, he observed space in the context of a reference system against
which an object's motion, as well as position, could be measured. He mainly outlined that
absolute space had five propert...
