A Really High-Speed Train Moves in a Direction Parallel to Its

question 26

Multiple Choice

A really high-speed train moves in a direction parallel to its length with a speed that approaches the speed of light.The length of the train,as measured by a stationary observer on the ground,

• A)approaches infinity.
• B)increases due to the motion.
• C)decreases due to the motion.
• D)is not affected by the motion.

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