Which One of the Following Statements Concerning the Proper Length

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements concerning the proper length of a meter stick is true?

• A)The proper length is always one meter.
• B)The proper length depends upon the speed of the observer.
• C)The proper length depends upon the acceleration of the observer.
• D)The proper length depends upon the reference frame in which it is measured.
• E)The proper length is the length measured by an observer who is moving with respect to the meter stick.

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