Which One of the Following Statements Concerning the Proper Time

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements concerning the proper time interval between two events is true?

• A)The proper time interval is the longest time interval that any inertial observer can measure for the event.
• B)The proper time interval is the shortest time interval that any inertial observer can measure for the event.
• C)The proper time interval is the time measured by an observer who is in motion with respect to the event.
• D)The proper time interval depends upon the speed of the observer.
• E)The proper time interval depends upon the choice of reference frame.

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