Suppose You Are Aboard a Spaceship That Is Passing Earth

question 74

Multiple Choice

Suppose you are aboard a spaceship that is passing Earth at 80% of the speed of light.You see a clock on Earth tick off 5 seconds.How much time elapses on your own clock while this is happening?

• A) 5 seconds-the same as on the ship's clock
• B) more than 5 seconds
• C) more than 5 seconds if you are approaching Earth and less than 5 seconds if you are moving away from Earth
• D) less than 5 seconds

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