A Rocket Is Moving at 1/4 the Speed of Light

question 3

Multiple Choice

A rocket is moving at 1/4 the speed of light relative to Earth.At the center of this rocket,a light suddenly flashes.To an observer at rest in the rocket,

• A) the light will reach the front of the rocket at the same instant that it reaches the back of the rocket.
• B) the light will reach the front of the rocket before it reaches the back of the rocket.
• C) the light will reach the front of the rocket after it reaches the back of the rocket.

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