Relativity: The Special and General Theory, signed

In summary, on a car forum, someone shared a post asking for the value of a signed book by Albert Einstein titled "Sidelights on Relativity." The authenticity of the signature was questioned, but it was pointed out that signed books are not uncommon. The value of the book would depend on factors such as its condition and edition. A link to Einstein's real signature was also shared.
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Sidelights on Relativity the book signed

ON A CAR FORUM I TRIPED OVER THIS POST


http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum6/HTML/026858.html

He is asking the value of a book by Albert Einstein

Sidelights on Relativity

signed by the author in pencil

NOTE I have no interest in this and don't know the owner
but thought this maybe of interest here
 
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Wow. I highly doubt it is real, but am amazed at the mere possibility.
 
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Why wouldn't it be real? signed books are far from unheard of.

The value's going to depend on sveral things; the conditon of the book, if the book's still got it's dust jacket (if it had one in the first place), wheter or not it's the 1922 first edition, etc, but the presecence of a signutre, espeically when the author is so fmaous I imagine it's worth a lot of money.
 
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Read the last post on that page.
 

FAQ: Relativity: The Special and General Theory, signed

What is the difference between Special and General Relativity?

Special Relativity deals with the laws of physics in inertial frames of reference, while General Relativity takes into account the effects of gravity on the laws of physics.

What is the significance of Einstein's theory of relativity?

Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized our understanding of space, time, and gravity. It has been confirmed by numerous experiments and is the basis of modern physics.

How does time dilation work in relativity?

According to Special Relativity, time moves slower for objects in motion compared to those at rest. This is known as time dilation and has been proven through experiments such as the famous Hafele-Keating experiment.

How does General Relativity explain the bending of light?

General Relativity states that massive objects such as stars and planets can cause a curvature in space-time, which in turn affects the path of light. This is known as gravitational lensing and has been observed and confirmed by astronomers.

Can relativity be applied to everyday life?

Yes, the principles of relativity have practical applications in modern technology such as GPS systems, which use both Special and General Relativity to account for the effects of gravity and time dilation in order to provide accurate location data.

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