If the Speed of Light Were Infinite but the Postulates

question 12

Multiple Choice

If the speed of light were infinite but the postulates of special relativity still held, then

• A) any moving object would have infinite momentum.
• B) time dilation would be obvious at low speeds.
• C) length contraction would not occur.
• D) objects could have negative kinetic energy.

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Definitions:

Ribosomes

Cell organelles composed of RNA and protein, where protein synthesis takes place.

Death

The permanent cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism, marking the end of its life.

Anticodon AAA

Refers to a three-nucleotide sequence on tRNA that is complementary to a specific mRNA codon, in this case, the AAA codon.

Codon

A sequence of three nucleotides in messenger RNA (mRNA) that specifies the addition of a specific amino acid to a growing polypeptide chain during protein synthesis.