Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 37 - Relativity - Questions - Page 1144: 4b

Answer

$C_1$

Work Step by Step

The proper time, $\Delta t_0$ is always measured in the same inertial reference frame as the event. In other words, it's measured by the clock with the same velocity as $S$. $C_1$ is the only clock in the same reference frame as $S$, so it's reading will be the "proper time."
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