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>or relativity

Which was used for the atomic bomb.




How come? I never heard about that.


Relativity is essential for nuclear physics, because of the high energy densities.


Special relativity, not general, just to be clear.


You'd need general if you wanted to divert asteroids and crash them with pinpoint accuracy on your enemy's cities.




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