One of the Strange Consequences of Special Relativity Is That

question 27

Multiple Choice

One of the strange consequences of special relativity is that

• A) forces that are not real can be felt by some observers.
• B) people moving at high speeds will feel crushed by length contraction.
• C) time can move backward.
• D) two events may appear simultaneous to one observer but not another.

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