An Object Moving at a Relativistic Speed Past a Stationary

question 18

Multiple Choice

An object moving at a relativistic speed past a stationary observer appears to

• A) have length expanded and have a faster clock.
• B) have length contracted and have a faster clock.
• C) have length expanded and have a slower clock.
• D) have length contracted and have a slower clock.
• E) be completely normal.

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