Equivalence Principle Definition
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A principle central to the theory of general relativity stating that a gravitational field is locally indistinguishable from the effects of an inertial force, such as the acceleration provided by a rocket engine.
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(physics) Any of several principles, in relativity, concerned with the uniformity of physical measurements in different frames of reference.
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