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QWhat is the primary postulate of Einstein's theory of special relativity?

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  • A The speed of light in a vacuum is constant for all observers ✔ ✖
  • B The gravitational force is proportional to the mass of the object ✔ ✖
  • C Energy is conserved in all closed systems ✔ ✖
  • D The acceleration due to gravity is the same for all objects ✔ ✖
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The primary postulate of Einstein's special relativity is that the speed of light in a vacuum is constant, regardless of the motion of the source or observer, leading to time dilation and length contraction.

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