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| − | In [[physics]], a theory is ''covariant'' when it can be expressed in any system of coordinates or frame of reference. | + | In [[physics]], a theory is '''covariant''' when it can be expressed in any system of coordinates or frame of reference. |
The [[Theory of Relativity]] is a covariant theory. | The [[Theory of Relativity]] is a covariant theory. | ||
[[category:mathematics]] | [[category:mathematics]] | ||
[[category:physics]] | [[category:physics]] | ||
Revision as of 06:38, December 29, 2011
In physics, a theory is covariant when it can be expressed in any system of coordinates or frame of reference.
The Theory of Relativity is a covariant theory.