General Relativity vs Non-Relativistic Physics

Developers should learn General Relativity when working in fields like astrophysics, cosmology, or high-precision engineering (e meets developers should learn non-relativistic physics when working on simulations, game development, robotics, or engineering software that involves motion, forces, or energy at everyday scales, as it provides efficient and accurate models without the complexity of relativity. Here's our take.

General Relativity

Nice Pick

Developers should learn General Relativity when working in fields like astrophysics, cosmology, or high-precision engineering (e

Pros

• g
• Related to: special-relativity, quantum-mechanics

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Non-Relativistic Physics

Developers should learn non-relativistic physics when working on simulations, game development, robotics, or engineering software that involves motion, forces, or energy at everyday scales, as it provides efficient and accurate models without the complexity of relativity

Pros

• It is essential for applications like physics engines in video games, structural analysis tools, or control systems where high precision at low speeds is sufficient
• Related to: classical-mechanics, newtonian-gravity

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use General Relativity if: You want g and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Non-Relativistic Physics if: You prioritize it is essential for applications like physics engines in video games, structural analysis tools, or control systems where high precision at low speeds is sufficient over what General Relativity offers.

The Bottom Line

General Relativity wins

Developers should learn General Relativity when working in fields like astrophysics, cosmology, or high-precision engineering (e