Question

In outer space, a spaceship moves to the _______?

1) left
2) right
3) up
4) down

Answer 1

The correct answer is that the spaceship moves to the left (horizontally) in relation to the coordinate system in space, as backed by the principle of equivalence affecting the path of light and the spaceship's trajectory.

Step-by-step explanation:

In outer space, a spaceship's movement relative to a coordinate system can be described in various directions, such as left, right, up, or down. The description given in the question indicates that the spaceship is moving to the left in its orbit around a planet, thus the correct answer is d. Horizontally to the left side of the coordinate system. This is supported by the concept of the principle of equivalence, which suggests that gravity can curve the path of a light beam just as it does the path of the spaceship, as seen in Figure 24.6 where the light curves instead of hitting the target straight on.