The Astronaut Whose Heart Rate on Earth Is 60 Beats/min

question 27

Multiple Choice

The astronaut whose heart rate on Earth is 60 beats/min increases his velocity to v = 0.60c.Now what is his heart rate as measured by an Earth observer?

• A) 100 beats/min
• B) 75 beats/min
• C) 36 beats/min
• D) 48 beats/min

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