An object moves in a direction parallel to its length with a velocity that approaches the velocity of light. The length of this object as measured by a stationary observer

A) approaches infinity.
B) approaches zero.
C) increases slightly.
D) does not change.


B

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What will be an ideal response?

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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