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Subject: Re: re: Everyday uses of Einstein's theory of relativity
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Why is it that 'the theory' is considered a theory?  I thought I understood
relativity pretty well (or as well as any 'layman' (non-physicist) can), and
thought it was pretty much a 'sure thing'.  They have even done experiments
to show the affects of acceleration on time (e.g. the atomic clock on the
plane) and they've agreed with the theory.  So why is it a theory?