Speed of Light in Different Reference Frames
A spaceship traveling at 0.8 c fires a laser in the direction of its motion. Which of the following statements is true regarding the speed of the laser?
AThe speed of the laser is c plus 0.8 c from the perspective of a stationary observer.
BThe speed of the laser is c plus 0.8 c from the perspective of the pilot.
CThe speed of the laser is c from the perspective of both the pilot and a stationary observer.
DThe speed of the laser is c from the perspective of a stationary observer, but not the pilot.
EThe speed of the laser is c from the perspective of the pilot, but not a stationary observer.
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