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What area of physics did Wheeler play a crucial role in reviving post-WWII in the US?

  • Quantum mechanics

  • Electromagnetism

  • General relativity

  • Thermodynamics

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General relativity, a theory of gravitation developed by Albert Einstein in the early 20th century, faced challenges in gaining widespread acceptance in the United States after World War II. John Wheeler, an American theoretical physicist, played a pivotal role in reviving interest and research in general relativity.
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