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Principle of relativity applies to both accelerating and non accelerating frame of reference, unlike Newtonian physics. So yes, it is correct to say that the s
by random314 5y ago
Principle of relativity applies to both accelerating and non accelerating frame of reference, unlike Newtonian physics.
So yes, it is correct to say that the sun revolves around the earth or the other stars are stationary while the sun is moving.
- tux1968 5y agoThanks. Still unsettling that while both perspectives are equally valid, Newtonian physics is so much more convincing than what came before (clockwork/earth at the center of the universe). So while both relative views are equally true, the laws of physics (or at least mathematics) don't seem to hold both those views with equal esteem.
- random314 5y agoIn Newtonian physics the sun is the preferred frame of reference. However with the introduction of the mathematics of general relativity by einstein in 1915; we can prefer whatever reference frame we like and we get the same correct predictions. Predictions that are more accurate than Newton's.
- CJefferson 5y agoNo, it absolutely isn't valid to say the earth is stationary while the sun rotates around it, you end up with crazy nonsense. Technically, the earth doesn't rotate around the sun either -- they both rotate around the center of mass of the solar system, which happens to be very close the the center of the sun, so it looks like everything rotates around the sun.
- random314 5y agoYou only end up with nonsense in the Newtonian model. Clearly you aren't aware of what the principle of general relativity is. It is not a good idea to argue about a topic where you lack basic knowledge.