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Kikoku

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As a spaceship's velocity gets closer to the speed of light with respect to an external observer, that observer will report that
 
  A) its length will increase and its clock will run more slowly.
  B) its length will decrease and its clock will run faster.
  C) its length will decrease and its clock will run more slowly.
  D) its length will increase and its clock will run faster.
  E) None of these will happen.

Question 2

Quasars may come from mergers of black holes in early galaxies.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

TRUE



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