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How did the theory of relativity come about?
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Albert Einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity. He is most famous for his mass–energy equivalence formula, E = mc2, which states that energy (E) is equivalent to mass (m) times the speed of light squared (c2). This equation explains why objects with mass have an inherent resistance to acceleration, and it also helps explain the behavior of gravity.