How Fast Must a Meter Stick Move, Relative to the Frame

question 48

Multiple Choice

How fast must a meter stick move, relative to the frame of the observer making the measurement, so its length will be measured to be 0.60 m?

• A) 0.40c
• B) 0.60c
• C) 0.90c
• D) 0.80c
• E) 0.70c

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Definitions:

Boreal Forest

A dense forest found in high Northern latitudes, primarily consisting of conifers and known for its cold, harsh climates.

Coniferous Forest

A terrestrial biome characterized by evergreen trees with needles or scales, primarily found in northern latitudes or higher altitudes.

Steppe

A vast, treeless plain characterized by its grassy cover, often found in southeastern Europe or Siberia, which supports a variety of animals adapted to open and semi-arid environments.

Taiga

also known as the boreal forest, is a biome characterized by coniferous forests spanning across northern parts of North America, Europe, and Asia.