Multiple Choice
Why is the speed of light considered as special in Einstein's theories?
A) The speed of light is a constant built into Maxwell's equations.
B) The speed of light is relative to the observer's frame of reference.
C) All scientists agree that the speed of light can never be exceeded.
D) In relativity, the moving clocks slow down in time and all light becomes dimmer.
E) Every observer sees the speed of light differently.
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