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Two observers in relative motion will agree that two events are simultaneous:

1. Never since they are both moving

2. Always only if they occur at the same time

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3. Always only if they occur at the same place and time

4. Simultaneity is impossible

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In the scene below, Ryan sees the two firecrackers explode at the same time. What does Peggy see in her frame?

1. Firecrackers explode at the same time

2. L before R

3. R before L

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L peggy R v

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b ef or e

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b ef or e

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In the scene below, Peggy sees the two firecrackers explode at the same time. What does

Ryan see in her frame?

1. Firecrackers explode at the same time

2. L before R

3. R before L

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L peggy R v

0 of 250 ryan

F ir ec ra ck er s ex pl od e a.

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L

b ef or e

R

R

b ef or e

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Human lifetimes are usually less than 100 years, and nothing can travel faster than light. Is it possible for a human to survive a journey of 200 light years?

1. No way!

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2. Yes way!

3. Possible only with a wormhole

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