Multiple Choice
A spaceship is headed toward Alpha Centauri at 0.999c.According to us,the distance to Alpha Centauri is about 4 light-years.How far away is Alpha Centauri according to the travelers in the ship?
A) also about 4 light-years
B) very slightly more than 4 light-years
C) very slightly less than 4 light-years
D) quite a bit less than 4 light-years
E) quite a bit more than 4 light-years
Correct Answer:
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