Multiple Choice
Why does Einstein's theory of special relativity carry the name "special"?
A) The theory deals only with motion at speeds significantly less than the speed of light.
B) The theory deals only with objects that are at rest relative to each other.
C) The theory deals only with gravity, not with other kinds of forces.
D) The theory deals only with objects moving in a straight line at a constant speed.
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