Kim is in a spaceship moving past you at half the speed of light. Which of the following correctly describes how you will perceive each other's time?
A) You will say that Kim's time is running slow, and she will say that your time is running slow.
B) You will say that Kim's time is running slow, and she will say that your time is running fast.
C) You will say that Kim's time is running fast, and she will say that your time is running slow.
D) You will both agree that time runs at the same rate for both of you.
A) You will say that Kim's time is running slow, and she will say that your time is running slow.
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