Multiple Choice
Again consider the scenario from the previous problem: A sprinter named Ben has challenged a beam of light to a race in the 100-meter dash.The race is held in a stadium full of spectators.At the start signal,a laser beam is turned on at the start line,pointed down the track.At the same instant,Ben bursts out of the starting blocks at 99% of the speed of light (0.99c) .According to Ben,what happens?
A) The light beam gradually pulls ahead of him and wins the race because it is going 1% of the speed of light faster than him.
B) The light beam instantly finishes the race,before Ben even has a chance to start.
C) The light beam moves out ahead of him at the full speed of light,winning the race easily.
D) Ben wins the race and becomes a hero.
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