1. A supertrain of proper length 195 m travels at a speed of 0.92c as it passes through a tunnel having proper length 90.0 m. How much longer is the tunnel than the train or vice versa as seen by an observer at rest with respect to the tunnel? meters

1. A supertrain of proper length 195 m travels at a speed of 0.92c as it passes through a tunnel having proper length 90.0 m. How much longer is the tunnel than the train or vice versa as seen by an observer at rest with respect to the tunnel? meters

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

5th Edition

ISBN:9781133104261

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter9: Relativity

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 11P

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