The Proper Time Between Two Events Is Measured by Clocks

question 6

Multiple Choice

The proper time between two events is measured by clocks at rest in a reference frame in which the two events:

• A) occur at the same time
• B) occur at the same coordinates
• C) are separated by the distance a light signal can travel during the time interval
• D) occur in Boston
• E) satisfy none of the above

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