A Spaceship Travels at a Speed of 0

question 4

Multiple Choice

A spaceship travels at a speed of 0.95c to the nearest star, Alpha Centauri, 4.3 light years ly) away. How long does the trip take from the point of view of the passengers on the ship?

• A) 1.4 ly
• B) 1.0 ly
• C) 4.5 ly
• D) 14 ly
• E) 0.44 ly

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