As a Spaceship's Velocity Gets Closer to the Speed of Light

question 51

Multiple Choice

As a spaceship's velocity gets closer to the speed of light:

• A)its length will increase and its clock will run more slowly.
• B)its length will decrease and its clock will run faster.
• C)its length will increase and its clock will run faster.
• D)its length will decrease and its clock will run more slowly.
• E)None of these will happen.

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