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 * The Thesis**

The acception of Einstein's Theory of Relativity will have positive, negative, and neutral effects on science and everything in the universe.
 * Background information**

In Einstein's Theory of Relativity, Einstein discusses the relationship with time, space, matter, motion, mass, energy, gravity, and light. It is broken into two subsections: The Special Theory of Relativity and the General Theory of Relativity. His theory has possible conflictions with Issac Newton's theory that space is finite because of need for a central gravitation force, and a needed maximum proximity to it. The Theory states that space is infinite because of the corralation between speed, space, and time. Proving Einstein's law, therefore, would create problems with physicist's calculations. The positive effects of accepting the Theory of Relativity. Some of these effects are known even today. With the theory, Einstein was able to prove that Energy is equal to mass times the speed of light squared (E = mc^2). This equation led to the creation of nuclear technology, including the 2 atomic bombs dropped on Japan at the conclusion of World War 2. It also allowed for others to find a way to harvest energy from nuclear power, creating today's modern nuclear power plants. Today we are considering space flights to other spacial bodies, even space flights to the neighboring planet Mars. This flight, though, would take much time, energy, and supplies to do, and might even take years to get there and back. In the future, with the Theory of Relativity, we might be able to keep pilots in good physical condition, being young and healthy, and at the same time get to the destination faster, along with a faster return trip.
 * Positive Effects[[image:atomic-bomb.jpg width="120" height="159" align="right" caption="Atomic Bomb dropped on Hiroshima, 1945"]]**


 * Negative Effects** The acception of this theory would cause massive reworkings of many numbers that were considered "facts". It would cause reworkings for calculations involving mass, velocity, momentum, kinetic energy, and even the overall total energy of an equation with speed affecting it (Jones, 3). Many previous "laws" would then be thrown out, and many "facts" would have to be destroyed, causing the reworking of these problems from scratch.

To conclude, Einstein's Theory of Relativity could have positive, negative, and neutral effects if it is accepted. Many possiblilities could become possible, and much work could be ahead. But all in all, everything takes work to do, but the result can be a masterpiece.
 * Neutral Effects** The acception of this theory would help explain certain spacial phenomena. It gives a reason as to why light from distant stars in deflected in space, explain why our universe is still expanding, and get the answer to why naval radar gives delays upon the return of the signal (Jones, 4).
 * Conclusion**

Jones, Andrew Zimmerman. "Theory of Relativity - an overview of Einstein's theory of relativity." __Physics__. 5 Feb. 2009 http://physics.about.com/od/relativisticmechanics/a/relativity.htm
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In depth summary of Einstein's theory of relativity. 23 pages of information, branching out from just the basics. Goes into other subtopics of the theory, and tells of the applications of it. Unbiased, informational, and reliable. Written like an encycopedia, with a collaboration of many physicists.

Lawson, Robert. "Einstein, Albert. 1920. Relativity: The Special and General Theory." __Bartleby.com: Great Books Online -- Encyclopedia, Dictionary, Thesaurus and hundreds more__. 5 Feb. 2009 http://www.bartleby.com/173/

32 pages of informational text. Book written by Einstein himself, and translated into English. Clear, informative, and reliable at the same time.

Zavisa, John. "HowStuffWorks "How Special Relativity Works"." __Howstuffworks "Science Channel"__. 5 Feb. 2009 http://science.howstuffworks.com/relativity.htm

Basic summary of Einstein's Theory of relativity. Covers both special and general theorys. Good resources, relaible and an unbiased site. Written by an accomplished and experienced physicist (PhD.). Uses clear descriptions.

"The Development of Lasers - The photophone and early theories of light, Einstein and stimulated light, Radar and microwaves." __Science Clarified__. 5 Feb. 2009 http://www.scienceclarified.com/scitech/Lasers/The-Development-of-Lasers.html

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"Classic Female Portraits - World Art." __World Art__. 5 Feb. 2009 http://www.worldart.com.au/classic-female-portraits

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