A Space Probe Has a 24

question 46

Multiple Choice

A space probe has a 24.7-m length when measured at rest.What length does an observer at rest measure when the probe is going by at a speed of 0.860c?

• A)25.2 m
• B)6.43 m
• C)9.19 m
• D)12.6 m

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