Multiple Choice
The closest star to our solar system is Alpha Centauri, which is 4.30 light years away. A spaceship with a constant speed of 0.800c relative to the Earth travels toward the star. What distance does the space ship travel according to a passenger on the ship?
A) 2.58 ly
B) 3.52 ly
C) 4.12 ly
D) 4.30 ly
E) 6.16 ly
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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