Which of the following statements are true about special relativity? (choose all

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Which of the following statements are true about special relativity? (choose all that apply)

A. Special relativity emerges when we assume all inertial frames have the same physical laws

B. Special relativity does not explain gravity; general relativity is a theory of grav

C. Since we broke the sound barrier with fast jets, it's only a matter of time before we break the light barrier with fast spacecraft

D. Special relativity emerges when we assume the speed of light is the same in all inertial frames

E. Special relativity applies to inertial and accelerated frames of reference

A. Special relativity emerges when we assume all inertial frames have the same physical laws

B. Special relativity does not explain gravity; general relativity is a theory of grav

C. Since we broke the sound barrier with fast jets, it's only a matter of time before we break the light barrier with fast spacecraft

D. Special relativity emerges when we assume the speed of light is the same in all inertial frames

E. Special relativity applies to inertial and accelerated frames of reference

Explanation / Answer

A. Special relativity emerges when we assume all inertial frames have the same physical laws

B  Special relativity does not explain gravity; general relativity is a theory of grav

D. Special relativity emerges when we assume the speed of light is the same in all inertial frames

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