A Spaceship Carrying a Light Clock Moves at a Speed

question 85

Multiple Choice

A spaceship carrying a light clock moves at a speed of 0.960c relative to an observer on Earth. Relative to a frame of reference that is fixed with respect to Earth, how long does it take the clock on the ship to advance 1.00 s?

• A) 0.960 s
• B) 1.22 s
• C) 2.59 s
• D) 3.57 s
• E) 5.83 s

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