8.) A star is 53 Light years away, as measured by an observer on Earth. (The star is not moving relative to Earth.) You are on a rocket ship traveling from Earth to the star at a relativistic speed. To you, the distance from Earth to t he star looks: a) longer than 53 Light years, b) shorter than 53 Light years, c) exactly 53 Light years.

8.) A star is 53 Light years away, as measured by an observer on Earth. (The star is not moving relative to Earth.) You are on a rocket ship traveling from Earth to the star at a relativistic speed. To you, the distance from Earth to t he star looks: a) longer than 53 Light years, b) shorter than 53 Light years, c) exactly 53 Light years.

Inquiry into Physics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337515863

Author:Ostdiek

Publisher:Ostdiek

Chapter12: Relativity, Particle Physics, And Cosmology

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1P

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