A difference between the special and general theories of relativity is that
A) special relativity deals with accelerated systems.
B) general relativity deals with accelerated systems.
C) special relativity is valid only in stationary reference frames.
D) general relativity only deals with swiftly moving objects.

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General relativity deals with both accelerated and non-accelerated systems, while special relativity deals only with non-accelerated systems. Option A is incorrect because special relativity specifically deals with non-accelerating frames of reference. Option C is incorrect because special relativity is valid in any inertial frame of reference, not just stationary ones. Option D is incorrect because general relativity deals with all objects, not just swiftly moving ones.

A Difference Between the Special and General Theories of Relativity