Refer to the race described above. According to Ben, what happens?

A) The light beam gradually pulls ahead of him and wins the race because it is going 1 percent of the speed of light faster than him.
B) The light beam instantly finishes the race, before Ben even has a chance to start.
C) The light beam moves out ahead of him at the full speed of light, winning the race easily.
D) Ben wins the race and becomes a hero.


C

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