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The status of the Theory of Relativity has changed over the last several years, impacting our advancements in technology and science greatly. Some of the ways the Theory of Relativity has changed are noted below.

**Background Information** - The Theory of Relativity was created by Einstein. - It is a theory of gravitiation - Many believe that it is the reason that an object falls. -It falls because there is no force being exerted on it, it does not fall due to gravity as many people think. - The equivalence principle helped create or form the theory of relativity

- Einstein came up with the principle of relativity in 1905. It stated that "absolute motion at a constant velocity was undetectable" (http://www-istp.gsfc.nasa.gov/stargaze/Srelativ.htm). - He encountered a little trouble because making a law about the relativity theory would upset the electromagnetic theory of light. - He then realized that the laws of electormagnetic theory of light were correct, therefore he modified Newton's laws. - He made these changes because all of the evidence from all of the different experiements did not agree with each other, which needed to happen.  **Galileo's Impact on The Theory of Relativity** - He presented in the Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems, information on Galilean Relativity. - He came up with many calculations that helped Einstein form the Theory of Relativity. (http://www.nasa.gov/worldbook/relativity_worldbook.html)   **Aristotle and the Theory of Relativity**    -Aristotle was the first to discover and collect data on the Theory of Relativity. - Aristotle believed that on the Earth, "all moving objects had a natural tendency to slow down and stop." (-- for more information on "Aristotle and the Theory of Relativity" ---> [|click here.] **Innovations due to the Theory of Relativity ** - The GPS has helped many people navigate throughout the world. ~It helps pilots, bus drives, truck drivers, everyday drivers. ~It also helps captains on ships and submarines. - GPS stands for Global Positioning System - Takes information that is sent from a satellite and shows us our positioning relative to another object.
 * Change of Newton's Laws **

**Conclusion ** The theory of relativity was not created by Einstein. It was created by Aristotle first. Galileo made changes to Aristotle's finding's and then Einstein came and put the finishing touches on the pieces of work. The theory of relativity has changed a lot from the first time it was discovered. There have not been major advancements since it was finalized, although there is a possibility of there being a major advancement in it! Bibliography Dunbar, Brian. "NASA - ." __NASA - __. 27 Jan. 2009 <http://www.nasa.gov/worldbook/relativity_worldbook.html>. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">This website gave a lot of detailed information on the findings of Galileo about the theory of relativity. It explained the process he went through to come up with the parts of the theory, and how they applied to everyday life. <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">"GPS and Relativity." __<span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">The Ohio State University Department of Astronomy __<span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">. 27 Jan. 2009 <http://www.astronomy.ohio-state.edu/~pogge/Ast162/Unit5/gps.html>. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">This website gave an abundance on information on the GPS and how it relates to the theory of relativity. It helps the readers understand how the theory of relativity impacts the lives of people every single day, and how we are making technological advancements with the theory. <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">Stern, David. " The Theory of Relativity." __<span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">NASA Polar, Wind, and Geotail Projects __<span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">. 27 Jan. 2009 <http://www-istp.gsfc.nasa.gov/stargaze/Srelativ.htm>. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">This website provided the reader with information on the theory of relativity. It helped the reader better understand how Einstein evolved the theory through Newton's laws. <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">Wright, Edward. "Relativity Tutorial." __<span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);">UCLA - Division of Astronomy & Astrophysics __ <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">. 27 Jan. 2009 <http://www.astro.ucla.edu/~wright/relatvty.htm>. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">This website provided the reader with information on how Galileo impacted the studies of the theory of relativity. It also explained in depth the theory of relativity and how it came about. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"> <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">"Albert Einstein's Quote." __<span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">MYANMAR: Travel Asia __ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">. 27 Jan. 2009 < http://www.myanmars.net/myanmar-history/albert-einstein-quote.htm >. This website provided me with a picture of Albert Einstein. <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"> <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">"GALILEO GALILEI INVENTOR." __<span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">SOLAR NAVIGATOR HOMEPAGE INFORMATION PORTAL MARINE WORLD ELECTRIC NAVIGATION CHALLENGE __ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">. 27 Jan. 2009 < http://www.solarnavigator.net/inventors/galileo_galilei.htm >. This website provided me with a picture of Galileo. <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"> <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">"Mobilewhack.com: Garmin Archives." __<span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">Mobilewhack.com - Specs, reviews and prices. __ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">. 27 Jan. 2009 < http://www.mobilewhack.com/reviews/garmin/ >. This website provided me with a picture of the GPS. <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"> <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">"RSP lectures html." __<span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">School of Geographical Sciences, University of Bristol __ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">. 27 Jan. 2009 < http://www.ggy.bris.ac.uk/personal/JonathanBamber/teaching/rsp/rsp%20lectures%20with%20figs.htm >. This website provided me with a picture of E = mc^2