How many of the following statements are TRUE?                                                          (4) (i) Some motions are absolute (ii) There is no universal frame of reference (iii) The laws of physics are the same in some inertial frame of references. (iv) The speed of light in vacuum is constant to all observers in inertial frames of reference.  (v) Measurements of time is absolute

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How many of the following statements are TRUE?                                                          (4)

(i) Some motions are absolute

(ii) There is no universal frame of reference

(iii) The laws of physics are the same in some inertial frame of references.

(iv) The speed of light in vacuum is constant to all observers in inertial frames of reference.

 (v) Measurements of time is absolute  

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