... the theory about what is now commonly known as "special relativity,"was the beginning of something very special. While starting work on the paper, Einstein had to challenge Newton's theory of absolute time. The theory of absolute time dealt with the notion that time was the same throughout the universe, which Einstein did not agree with. According to Einstein, time is different throughout the ... constant was that there was no absolute motion. According to Einstein, the only absolutein the universe is the speed of light. It may seem impossible to think about it, but the fact is, constan...

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... the theory about what is now commonly known as "special relativity,"was the beginning of something very special. While starting work on the paper, Einstein had to challenge Newton's theory of absolute time. The theory of absolute time dealt with the notion that time was the same throughout the universe, which Einstein did not agree with. According to Einstein, time is different throughout the ... constant was that there was no absolute motion. According to Einstein, the only absolutein the universe is the speed of light. It may seem impossible to think about it, but the fact is, constan...

• Word Count: 1593
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School