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riding in a spaceship accelerating at close to light speeds, kim is bored. so fi

ID: 2175590 • Letter: R

Question

riding in a spaceship accelerating at close to light speeds, kim is bored. so first she throws a ball against opposite wall of ship. then she shines a flashlight at the opposite wall of the ship. if you are watching from a stationary point outside the ship, which of the following is true? (choose as many as apply)

A. the ball will appear to trace a parabola
B. the ball will appear to trace a straight line
C. the beam of the flashlight will appear to trace a parabola
D. the beam of the flashlight will appear to trace a straight line

Explanation / Answer

A. the ball will appear to trace a parabola D. the beam of the flashlight will appear to trace a straight line