Length Contraction: A really high-speed train moves in a direction parallel to its length with a speed that approaches the speed of light. The length of the train, as measured by a stationary observer on the ground,
A. approaches infinity.
B. increases due to the motion.
C. decreases due to the motion.
D. is not affected by the motion.
Answer: C
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