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Q1medium

Which of the following phenomena is NOT a direct consequence of Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity?

Q2easy

Consider the following statements regarding the Global Positioning System (GPS): 1. GPS satellites' clocks run slower due to their high speed, as predicted by Special Relativity. 2. GPS satellites' clocks run faster due to the weaker gravitational field at their altitude, as predicted by General Relativity. 3. Relativistic corrections are essential for the accurate functioning of GPS. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3easy

The famous equation E=mc² implies that:

Q4medium

Which of the following experiments or observations provided early significant evidence for Einstein's General Theory of Relativity?

Q5easy

According to General Relativity, what is the fundamental nature of gravity?