Which theory later made fundamental use of 19th century non-Euclidean geometries?
AAtomic structure theory
BTheory of evolution
CGerm theory of disease
DTheory of relativity
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Theory of relativity
1. Non-Euclidean geometry arose from pure geometry in the 19th century.
2. It seemed disconnected from physical reality then.
3. Einstein used it fundamentally in the theory of relativity.
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