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GPS and Einstein's Relativity

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Did you know that your smartphone helps prove Einstein's theory of relativity? It's true, although we're pretty sure Albert never imagined that his thought experiments would lead to a Global Positioning System. Without knowing how relativity affects satellite signals, the worldwide GPS system would be worthless. Here's why...

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