Why Is the Speed of Light Considered as Special in Einstein's

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Multiple Choice

Why is the speed of light considered as special in Einstein's theories?

• A) The speed of light is a constant built into Maxwell's equations.
• B) The speed of light is relative to the observer's frame of reference.
• C) All scientists agree that the speed of light can never be exceeded.
• D) In relativity, the moving clocks slow down in time and all light becomes dimmer.
• E) Every observer sees the speed of light differently.

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