Mars Rotates About Its Axis Once Every 88 642 S

question 6

Multiple Choice

Mars rotates about its axis once every 88 642 s. A spacecraft comes into the solar system and heads directly toward Mars at a speed of 0.800c. What is the rotational period of Mars according to the beings on the spaceship?

• A)53 100 s
• B)88 600 s
• C)105 000 s
• D)148 000 s
• E)181 000 s

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