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Recall, from this chapter, that the factor gamma
Chapter 35, Problem 4P(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 4P
Recall, from this chapter, that the factor gamma (γ) governs both time dilation and length contraction, where
When you multiply the time in a moving frame by γ, you get the longer (dilated) time in your fixed fame. When you divide the length in a moving frame by γ, you get the shorter (contracted) length in your fixed frame.
A passenger on an interplanetary express bus traveling at v = 0.99c takes a 5-minute catnap, according to her watch. Show that her catnap from the vantage point of a fixed planet lasts 35 minutes.
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QUESTION:
Problem 4P
Recall, from this chapter, that the factor gamma (γ) governs both time dilation and length contraction, where
When you multiply the time in a moving frame by γ, you get the longer (dilated) time in your fixed fame. When you divide the length in a moving frame by γ, you get the shorter (contracted) length in your fixed frame.
A passenger on an interplanetary express bus traveling at v = 0.99c takes a 5-minute catnap, according to her watch. Show that her catnap from the vantage point of a fixed planet lasts 35 minutes.
ANSWER:
Solution 4P
A passenger on an interplanetary express bus traveling at v = 0.99c takes a 5-minute catnap, according to her watch. Show that her catnap from the vantage point of a fixed planet lasts 35 minutes.
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