You Stand on a Corner as a Friend Drives Past

question 2

Multiple Choice

You stand on a corner as a friend drives past in an automobile.You both note the time interval required for the car to travel one block,and you both measure the distance traveled.The proper time interval is measured by _____,and the proper distance is measured by _____.

• A)you; you
• B)you; your friend
• C)your friend; you
• D)your friend; your friend
• E)your friend; both of you

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Definitions:

Abyssal Plains

Deep, flat or gently sloping areas of the ocean floor, situated between the continental margins and mid-ocean ridges, covered by sediment.

Ocean Floor

The bottom surface of the ocean, consisting of various features such as plains, trenches, and ridges.

Seamounts

Underwater mountains formed by volcanic activity, rising from the ocean floor but not reaching the surface.

Smooth

Describes surfaces with an even or flat texture that is free of abrasions or roughness.