The Einstein Theory of Relativity

The Einstein Theory of RelativityBy Prof. H.A. Lorentz of the University of Leyden
Comments -
1. Anyone reading it will in my opinion come to the conclusion that the basic ideas of the theory are really clear and simple.
2. I allow myself to add that as we follow Einstein, we may retain much of what has been formerly gained.
3.The Newtonian theory remains in its full values as the first great steps, without which one cannot imagine the development of astronomy.
4. It is not necessary to give up entirely even the ether.
5. If he had not done so, he probably would never have come upon the idea that has been the foundation of all his examinations.
Questions -
1. Why does the author feel that it will be easily understood?
2. Does the author feel that Newtons theories were as accurate as Einsteins?
3. Does the author feel that Einstein was given this opportunity because of what Newton started?
4. Did Einstein go completely against Newtons theory or did he expand on it?
Vocabulary -
1.ratios -the relation between two similar magnitudes with respect to the number of times the first contains the second
2. ascribe -to credit or assign, as to a cause or source; attribute; impute:
3. refraction -the change of direction of a ray of light, sound, heat, or the like, in passing obliquely from one medium into another in which its wave velocity is different.
Literary Terms -
setting -space
exposition -The author feels that Einsteins basic theory is easy to understand.
Outline -
The author explains that the basics of Einstein's theory is easy to comprehend. He also feel that without Newton, Einstein would not have been able to come up with his theory.