Time Dilation: A spaceship carrying a light clock moves at a speed of 0.960c relative to an observer on Earth. If the clock on the ship advances by 1.00 s as measured by the space travelers aboard the ship, how long did that advance take as measured by the observer on Earth?

A. 0.96 s
B. 1.2 s
C. 2.6 s
D. 3.6 s
E. 5.8 s


Answer: D

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