Are There Limitations to the Proven Accuracy of GR and SR?

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In summary, general relativity and special relativity have been extensively tested and supported by a vast amount of evidence. While they are currently the most accurate and well-supported descriptions of gravity and the behavior of light, they are not considered to be 100% proven and may be subject to future modifications. There is a multitude of evidence supporting these theories, including observations of gravitational lensing, the precession of Mercury's orbit, and the time dilation effects of high-speed particles. However, there are still certain phenomena that have yet to be fully explained by these theories, and it is important to continue researching and refining them in order to potentially uncover new aspects of the universe and improve our understanding of it. Additionally, general relativity and special relativity
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Is it possible for parts of GR and SR to be wrong even thought there are things about them that seem to be undeniable?
 
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Sure. All measurements have limited precision, and the precision is continuously being refined. Also, we have limitations on energy levels that we can detect, both upper and lower limits. Beyond any of these limitations could lurk experimental facts which contradict relativity.

However, that won't save future generations from having to learn Einstein, any more than current generations can avoid learning Newton.
 
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Related to Are There Limitations to the Proven Accuracy of GR and SR?

1. Is general relativity and special relativity proven?

General relativity and special relativity have been extensively tested and supported by a vast amount of evidence. However, science is constantly evolving and theories are subject to revision and refinement. Therefore, while these theories are currently the most accurate and well-supported descriptions of gravity and the behavior of light, they are not considered to be 100% proven and may be subject to future modifications.

2. What evidence supports general relativity and special relativity?

There is a multitude of evidence supporting general relativity and special relativity, including observations of gravitational lensing, the precession of Mercury's orbit, and the time dilation effects of high-speed particles. Additionally, these theories have been extensively tested and verified through experiments and calculations, further supporting their validity.

3. Is there any evidence that contradicts general relativity and special relativity?

While general relativity and special relativity have been extensively tested and supported, there are certain phenomena that have yet to be fully explained by these theories. For example, some scientists are still working to reconcile these theories with quantum mechanics. However, any evidence that contradicts these theories would need to be extensively tested and verified before it could be considered a serious challenge to their validity.

4. Why is it important to continue researching general relativity and special relativity?

Although general relativity and special relativity have been incredibly successful in explaining the behavior of gravity and light, there may still be aspects of the universe that these theories have yet to uncover. By continuing to research and refine these theories, scientists may be able to expand our understanding of the universe and potentially uncover new phenomena that were previously unknown.

5. How do general relativity and special relativity impact our daily lives?

While these theories may seem abstract and far-removed from our everyday experiences, they actually have a significant impact on our daily lives. For example, the global positioning system (GPS) would not function without taking into account the effects of both general relativity and special relativity. Additionally, these theories have led to technological advancements in fields such as astrophysics and cosmology, ultimately shaping our understanding of the universe.

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