Length Contraction: Astronaut Sarah leaves Earth in a spaceship at a speed of 0.280c relative to Earth. Sarah's destination is a star system 12.5 light-years away (one light-year is the distance light travels in one year). According to Sarah, how far did she travel during the trip?
A. 13.0 light-years
B. 12.5 light-years
C. 12.0 light-years
D. 11.5 light-years
E. 11.0 light-years
Answer: C
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