A rocket flies toward the earth at 0.5c and the captain shines a laser light bea

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A rocket flies toward the earth at 0.5c and the captain shines a laser light beam in the forward direction.

Part A

Which of the following statements about the speed of this light are correct? (There may be more than one correct answer.)

Check all that apply.

A rocket flies toward the earth at 0.5c and the captain shines a laser light beam in the forward direction.

Part A

Which of the following statements about the speed of this light are correct? (There may be more than one correct answer.)

Check all that apply.

Check all that apply. A The captain measures speed c for the light. B An observer on earth measures speed c for the light. C The captain measures speed 0.5c for the light. D An observer on earth measures speed 1.5c for the light.

Explanation / Answer

Option a and b are true as speed of light is independent of frame of reference. It is the 2nd law of special theory of relativity given by Einstein. Weather in inertial or non inertial frame, speed of light remain constant.

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