Nandanvana

Author(s): N L Jain
Publisher: Parshwanath Vidyapith

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Theory of Relativity and Relativism : (31)
This type of relationship is not traceable in canons
(h) Mass is a form of concentrated energy as per, E=mc2. Both are in
convertible as below:
(a) Materialisation of energy, High energy gamma/cosmic rays electron-positron pair
(b) Energization of matter electron + positron →→Radiant energy (ix) The polar opposite systems are complementary
(x) The general theory states that space is curved and forms a 4-d space-time continuum. Space
contains matter
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(xi) The inertial mass gravitational mass: F/a = w/g = m (xii) Universe is a non-Euclidean system boundless yet finite. It is cylindrical/ spherical as a whole. It may have un-occupied space too. Thus, it is a Einstein-De Settar model
(xiii) It is impossible to know absolute truth
Anekāntavāda is an ancient form of complementarity stating opposite attributes are parts of the whole Space is 3-d and time is 1-d. They are absolute. Space contains other realities besides matter. Space is not generally curved.
No such effect in canons
Universe is eternal, spatially and timely infinite, the finite space is surrounded by un-occupied space-curved and finite.
It could be true for common man only
Theory of Relativity
Different people have varying opinions about the theory of relativity. Some say that it is very difficult and there are very few people who understand it properly. However, others including Einstein himself feel that it is so simple that nothing could be simpler than that. It may be that its mathematical forms may seem complicate (which we shall not deal with). However, it is based on some common observations, which suggest that reality, or truth depends on the conditions of the observed and observer when and where he is. It is not absolute as Newton believed. Some well-known examples may be quoted here which form the background for this revolutionary theory. They have been mentioned by many authors.
(a) Different Realities about a single Fact
A person in a moving train drops a ball out of the window of the moving train. Now, the person in the train will see that the circular