As shown in the diagram, you've just shined a flash light toward Al, so from your point of view the light is moving to the right at speed c. Al is moving away from you to the right at speed 0.9c. According to Al, what is the light doing?

A) moving to the right at speed c
B) gradually catching up to him at speed 0.1c
C) moving to the right at speed 1.9c
D) moving to the left at 0.1c


A) moving to the right at speed c

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