The First Postulate of Special Relativity States That ____

question 13

Multiple Choice

The first postulate of special relativity states that ____.

• A) observers can always detect their uniform motion relative to other objects
• B) observers can never detect their uniform motion except relative to other objects
• C) the speed of light is constant regardless of location
• D) the speed of light in a vacuum is constant
• E) energy equals mass multiplied by the speed of light, squared

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Definitions:

Cornea

The transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber, responsible for focusing most of the light that enters the eye.

Retina

A light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that converts light images into nerve signals that are sent to the brain.

Pupil

The circular opening in the center of the iris of the eye, which regulates the amount of light that enters.

Lens

A transparent optical component that focuses or disperses light rays, used in a variety of devices such as glasses, cameras, and microscopes to enhance vision or capture images.