Which form of relativity applies for observers who are accelerating?
A) General relativity applies.
B) Special relativity applies.
C) Both special relativity and general relativity apply.
D) Neither applies since the observer must be in an inertial frame to use either one.

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General relativity applies to observers who are accelerating, as it deals with gravity and acceleration, unlike special relativity which is limited to inertial frames.

Which Form of Relativity Applies for Observers Who Are Accelerating