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What is the principal difference between the theory of special relativity and the theory of general relativity?

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What is the principal difference between the theory of special relativity and the theory of general relativity?

Definition Definition Theory that describes how space and time interact. The special theory of relativity is based on two postulates in Albert Einstein's first formulation: The laws of physics do not change in each inertial frame of reference. The speed of light in free space is constant.

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