A Spaceship Approaches the Earth with a Speed 0

question 34

Multiple Choice

A spaceship approaches the earth with a speed 0.50c.A passenger in the spaceship measures his heartbeat as 70 beats per minute.What is his heartbeat rate according to an observer that is at rest relative to the earth?

• A) 69 beats per minute
• B) 73 beats per minute
• C) 65 beats per minute
• D) 61 beats per minute
• E) 80 beats per minute

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