Each of the following lists two statements.Which two are the basic premises for the special theory of relativity?
A)1.The laws of nature are the same for everyone. 2.The speed of light is the same for everyone.
B)1.Everything is relative. 2.You can never really tell who is moving.
C)1.You can't go faster than the speed of light. 2.Time is different for different people.
D)1.The laws of nature are the same for everyone. 2.Everything is relative.
E)1.The speed of light is the same for everyone. 2.You can't go faster than the speed of light.

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The special theory of relativity, proposed by Albert Einstein, is based on two main postulates: 1) The laws of physics are invariant (identical) in all inertial frames of reference (i.e., the laws of nature are the same for everyone), and 2) The speed of light in a vacuum is the same for all observers, regardless of the motion of the light source or observer.

Each of the Following Lists Two Statements