You "measure" or "observe" two events to occur at the same time, one nearby and one further away. Which one did you actually see first?

A. Both at the same time.
B. The closer one.
C. The farther-away one.

When two events occurs simultaneously, one nearby and one far away, we would perceive the nearby event first due to the** finite speed** at which light travels. Therefore the correct answer to your question is B) The closer one. ;

Answered by MilenaMarkovna | 2024-06-18

The perception of which event is seen first, between one nearby and one further away, is contingent on an observer's frame of reference and relative motion to the events. While a stationary observer may see events as simultaneous, a moving observer can perceive them differently due to the finite speed of light. ;

Answered by Qwlizard | 2024-06-18

The perception of which event you see first depends on your position and motion. If you are stationary, you may see both events as simultaneous; if you are moving towards one, you will see that event first. Thus, the answer is that it depends on the observer's knowledge of their movement and position.
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Answered by Qwlizard | 2024-10-01