The Observed Relativistic Length of a Super Rocket Moving by the Observer

question 30

Multiple Choice

The observed relativistic length of a super rocket moving by the observer at 0.57c will be what factor times that of the measured rocket length if it were at rest?

• A) 0.82
• B) 0.45
• C) 1.4
• D) 0.71

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