According to the principles of special relativity (there may be more than one correct choice), A. The speed of light is the same for all observers in inertial reference frames, no matter how fast those frames are moving. B. All physical quantities are relative, their values depending on the motion of the observer.

According to the principles of special relativity (there may be more than one correct choice), A. The speed of light is the same for all observers in inertial reference frames, no matter how fast those frames are moving. B. All physical quantities are relative, their values depending on the motion of the observer.

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Chapter28: Special Relativity

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