The Predictions of Special Relativity Can Sound Implausible at First

question 64

Multiple Choice

The predictions of special relativity can sound implausible at first.What observational evidence do scientists have that the theory is correct?

• A)Subatomic particles in accelerators exhibit effects of time dilation and mass increase at high speeds.
• B)Light is always observed to travel at the same speed.
• C)Time dilation can be observed in airplanes.
• D)All of the above

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