Simultaneity Imagine you are standing inside a spaceship (S, frame) that moves t
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Simultaneity Imagine you are standing inside a spaceship (S, frame) that moves to the right at v = 0.5c. Flashlights emitting light signals are located at the front and back ends of the spaceship. The signal from the flashlights reach you at the same time. Your friend who stands on Earth observes the same flashlights. 1) According to your friend, which signal was emitted first? ' The signal from the front flashlight The signal from the back flashlight Both signals are simultaneous Cannot be determined Submit You currently have O submissions for this question. Only 2 submission are allowed. You can make 2 more submissions for this question. (Survey Question) 2) Briefly explain your answer to the previous question. Submit You currently have O submissions for this question. Only 2 submission are allowed You can make 2 more submissions for this question.Explanation / Answer
Both can be simultaneous because The speed of light in vacuum is the same for any inertial reference frame (c = 3.00 x 108 m/s). This is true no matter how fast a light source is moving relative to an observer.