Light bent by the Sun confirmed Einstein's predictions
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Tests of general relativity
Light bent by the Sun confirmed Einstein's predictions
Eddington's observations provided strong evidence for general relativity, confirming that light bends in a gravitational field. This experiment was a pivotal moment in the acceptance of Einstein's theory.
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Eddington's observations confirmed Einstein's predictions, providing crucial evidence for the validity of general relativity.
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