A Rocket Ship of Rest Length 100 M Is Moving $\mu$

question 20

Multiple Choice

A rocket ship of rest length 100 m is moving at speed 0.8c past a timing device which records the time interval between the passage of the front and back ends of the ship.This time interval is:

• A)0.20 \(\mu\)s
• B)0.25 \(\mu\)s
• C)0.33 \(\mu\)s
• D)0.52 \(\mu\)s
• E)0.69 \(\mu\)s

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Definitions:

Camber

The angle of the wheels in relation to the road surface, seen from the front of the vehicle, which can affect tire wear and vehicle handling.

Caster

The angle of the steering axis in a vehicle, which affects stability, steering effort, and cornering behavior.

Zero Toe

A wheel alignment condition where the front of the wheels are parallel to each other, neither pointing towards nor away from the vehicle.

Rear Toe

The angle at which the rear wheels of a vehicle are oriented in relation to its longitudinal axis, affecting stability and cornering.