Which of the following is a postulate of special relativity?

A. The laws of physics are the same for all observers in uniformly moving frames of reference
B. The relative speed of two objects is the same for all observers
C. Physicists can make no measurements in a moving reference frame
D. The color of light is the same for all observers


Answer: A

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