Multiple Choice
A certain star is 1000 light years from Earth. According to the theory of relativity, is it physically possible for Mort to travel from Earth to this star during Mort's normal lifetime?
A) No, because Mort cannot travel faster than light.
B) No, because the relativity of time will cause Mort to age too rapidly.
C) No, because Mort's aging process is normal as measured in their own reference frame.
D) Yes, by traveling at nearly lightspeed.
E) Yes, by traveling much faster than lightspeed.
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