Black Hole Physics
Relativity in a Nutshell

Here is the fundamental concepts behind Einstein's Theory of Relativity. 

  • Energy and mass are two forms of the same thing, Energy = Mass times Speed of Light2 
    Or more commonly known as.. E=MC2
  • The mass of any object curves space and time. The more massive an object is, the more it curves the space and time around it.
  • Gravity is a result of curved space and time. So, the more massive an object is, the more gravity it has.
  • Light is made up of photons which act like both a wave and a particle (dual nature).
  • Light has no resting mass or weight so nothing can travel faster than light.
  • The speed of light is constant (never changes) and travels in vacuo (empty space) at: 

  • 186,000 miles or 300,000 km per second.
  • Light is affected by gravity because it has momentum and energy.
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