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Two observers in relative motion will agree that two events are simultaneous: 25% 25% 25% 25% 1. Never since they are both moving 2. Always only if they occur at the same time 3. Always only if they occur at the same place and time 4. Simultaneity is impossible in Relativity 30 0 of 250

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Page 1: Two observers in relative motion will agree that two events are simultaneous:

Two observers in relative motion will agree that

two events are simultaneous: 25% 25%25%25%1. Never since they are both

moving

2. Always only if they occur at the same time

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

4. Simultaneity is impossible in Relativity

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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?

peggy

ryan

v

L R

33% 33%33%1. Firecrackers explode at the same time

2. L before R

3. R before L

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Page 4: Two observers in relative motion will agree that two events are simultaneous:

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?

33% 33%33%1. No way!

2. Yes way!

3. Possible only with a wormhole

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