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Question 26 • Crowley Credit Recovery Physics B

Which statement does Einstein’s theory promote about space and time?

Answer
A
Time, space, and the speed of light depend on reference frames.
B
Time and space depend on reference frames, but the speed of light does not.
C
The speeds of light and space depend on reference frames, but time does not.
D
The speeds of light and time depend on reference frames, but space does not.

Explanation

Einstein’s theory of special relativity says measurements of time and space can differ for observers moving relative to one another. However, the speed of light in a vacuum is the same for all inertial reference frames. Therefore, the correct statement is “Time and space depend on reference frames, but the speed of light does not.”

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