A Meter Stick Moves in the Direction of Its Length

question 31

Multiple Choice

A meter stick moves in the direction of its length through a laboratory.According to measurements taken in the laboratory, its length is 0.31 m.The speed of the meter stick relative to the laboratory is:

• A)0.096c
• B)0.31c
• C)0.69c
• D)0.83c
• E)0.95c

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