Two Fireworks Explode at the Same Position on the 4th

question 24

Multiple Choice

Two fireworks explode at the same position on the 4th of July. A stationary observer notices that the time interval between the two events was 5.00 seconds. A second observer flies past the fireworks at a speed of 0.600c. What value does she obtain when she measures the time interval between the two explosions?

• A)8.33 s
• B)6.25 s
• C)4.00 s
• D)3.00 s
• E)5.00 s

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