Which discovery catapulted Albert Einstein to instant fame? 

Which discovery catapulted Albert Einstein to instant fame? 

  • (A) The Theory of General Relativity
  • (B) The Photoelectric Effect
  • (C) Mass-Energy Equivalence
  • (D) The Theory of Special Relativity
  • While Einstein published his revolutionary "Miracle Year" papers in 1905, he remained a relatively obscure figure outside of the specialized physics community for over a decade. His transition to a global household name occurred in 1919, following the experimental confirmation of his General Theory of Relativity.
  • The 1919 Solar Eclipse: British astronomer Arthur Eddington led an expedition to observe a solar eclipse in May 1919. The goal was to test Einstein's prediction that gravity could bend light—a core tenet of General Relativity.
  • Global Headlines: When the results confirmed Einstein's theory, it was announced as a triumph over Newtonian physics. Major newspapers, such as The Times (London) and The New York Times, published sensational headlines like "Lights All Askew in the Heavens," which instantly transformed him into a world-famous celebrity.
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