Were there objections to Einstein's theory of relativity?

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Start date Feb 10, 2015
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In summary, Scientists opposed the theory of relativity at first because they thought it was radical and lacked evidence. However, Einstein was able to gain a smooth acceptance from the physics community due to the political correctness of the time.

Feb 14, 2015

Drakkith

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blue_leaf77 said:

Yeah science was created in order to help human understand reality. But no one can guarantee that what science describes coincides perfectly with the reality itself.

Of course not.

<h2>1. What were the main objections to Einstein's theory of relativity?</h2><p>The main objections to Einstein's theory of relativity were that it challenged long-held beliefs about the nature of space and time, and that it seemed to contradict Newton's laws of motion.</p><h2>2. Did Einstein face any opposition or criticism from the scientific community?</h2><p>Yes, Einstein faced significant opposition and criticism from some members of the scientific community. Some prominent physicists, such as Max Planck and Philipp Lenard, publicly disagreed with his theory and attempted to discredit it.</p><h2>3. How did Einstein respond to these objections?</h2><p>Einstein responded to objections by providing further evidence and explanations for his theory. He also engaged in debates and discussions with other scientists to defend his ideas and address any concerns.</p><h2>4. Were there any experiments conducted to test Einstein's theory of relativity?</h2><p>Yes, there were several experiments conducted to test Einstein's theory of relativity. One of the most famous is the Eddington experiment in 1919, which confirmed the bending of starlight predicted by the theory.</p><h2>5. What is the current status of Einstein's theory of relativity?</h2><p>Einstein's theory of relativity is considered one of the most well-established and successful theories in physics. It has been extensively tested and confirmed through numerous experiments and is widely accepted by the scientific community.</p>

Related to Were there objections to Einstein's theory of relativity?

1. What were the main objections to Einstein's theory of relativity?

The main objections to Einstein's theory of relativity were that it challenged long-held beliefs about the nature of space and time, and that it seemed to contradict Newton's laws of motion.

2. Did Einstein face any opposition or criticism from the scientific community?

Yes, Einstein faced significant opposition and criticism from some members of the scientific community. Some prominent physicists, such as Max Planck and Philipp Lenard, publicly disagreed with his theory and attempted to discredit it.

3. How did Einstein respond to these objections?

Einstein responded to objections by providing further evidence and explanations for his theory. He also engaged in debates and discussions with other scientists to defend his ideas and address any concerns.

4. Were there any experiments conducted to test Einstein's theory of relativity?

Yes, there were several experiments conducted to test Einstein's theory of relativity. One of the most famous is the Eddington experiment in 1919, which confirmed the bending of starlight predicted by the theory.

5. What is the current status of Einstein's theory of relativity?

Einstein's theory of relativity is considered one of the most well-established and successful theories in physics. It has been extensively tested and confirmed through numerous experiments and is widely accepted by the scientific community.