Which of These Is NOT a Test of General Relativity

question 172

Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT a test of general relativity but rather a test of special relativity?

• A) The length of a moving object decreases when observed by a stationary observer.
• B) The wavelength of light increases as it leaves a region of gravitational field.
• C) Light travels in a curved path in a gravitational field.
• D) The perihelion position of Mercury's orbit precesses more quickly than is predicted by Newtonian theory.

---

Definitions:

Pregnant

The state of carrying developing offspring within the body after conception.

Psychosocial Development

A framework by Erik Erikson that describes how personal and social development progresses through eight predetermined stages over an individual's lifetime.

Soccer Team

A group of players formed to compete in the sport of soccer, consisting of both starting players and substitutes.

Erikson

refers to Erik H. Erikson, a developmental psychologist known for his theory on the psychological development of individuals across eight stages from infancy to adulthood.