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The Offside Rule in Soccer - Solution

  1. E
  2. G
  3. In Mark's frame of reference, B is simultaneous with E. Since Mark entered the offside position at F which is before E, it was before the ball was kicked.
  4. In John's frame of reference, B is simultaneous with G. Since Mark entered the offside position at F which is after G, it was after the ball was kicked.
  5. Light from B reaches Luke at I. Light from F reaches Luke at K. Since K happens before I, Luke sees Mark enter the offside position first, and then the ball being kicked by Matthew.
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