Problem 2
Answer: Choice D only
Explanation:
Let's go through the list of possible answers
- A) She only would feel a force pulling her toward the chair, hence making her feel heavier, only when the space ship is accelerating faster. In this case, she is moving a constant speed of 0.5c (aka half the speed of light). Despite going this fast, she is moving at a constant speed and therefore not accelerating at this current time. The speed isn't changing. Therefore, she would not feel a force pushing her into the chair. Choice A is off the list.
- B) This is also off the list as well. The lack of accelerating force means her lungs aren't compressed and breathing should be normal. This is assuming she doesn't have any medical conditions hindering her breathing. We can cross choice B off the list.
- C) This is similar to choice B. We can cross it off the list.
- D) The faster you go, the more time dilation will occur. This effectively compresses time and makes it slow down. The more detailed explanation involves relativity which is very complicated. Therefore, choice D is the answer.
- E) This is false because choice D was mentioned to be true.
