Question

How would an observer on train A, which is moving at nearly the speed of light, view a clock on train B, which is moving at the same speed and in the same direction?

A. The clock on train B would appear narrower and run more slowly.
B. The clock on train B would appear to be the same width and to run at the same rate. C. The clock on train B would appear narrower and run faster.
D. The clock on train B would appear wider and run more slowly.

Answer 1

The trains are moving at the same speed, so the answer is A.

Answer 2

B.

Step-by-step explanation:

If both train A and train B are moving in the same direction and the exact same speed then from an observer's viewpoint within either train everything would seem as though it is not moving. Therefore, the clock on train B would appear to be the same width and to run at the same rate. In order for this to be the case the speed of both trains would need to be exactly the same, any difference in speed will cause the clock on the opposite train to appear distorted and run either faster or slower depending on the speed of the train you are on.