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Special Relativity — Quiz

Question 3 • Physics

Frank stands still while throwing a dart toward a target with a speed of 25 meters per second What is the speed of the dart observed by Frank compared to the speed observed by a stationary observer?

Answer
A
The speed is less than 25 meters per second for both people.
B
The speed is 25 meters per second for both people.
C
The speed is greater than 25 meters per second for Frank only.
D
The speed is greater than 25 meters per second for the observer only.

Explanation

Frank is standing still, so he and the stationary observer are at rest relative to each other. Therefore, they measure the dart’s speed as the same: 25 meters per second. The correct choice is “The speed is 25 meters per second for both people.”

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