A meterstick moving at 0.21c relative to the Earth's surface approaches an observer at rest with respect to the Earth's surface. What is the meterstick's l'ength as measured by the observer? Give your answer in meter with three digits after the decimal point, do not put the unit next to your answer.

A meterstick moving at 0.21c relative to the Earth's surface approaches an observer at rest with respect to the Earth's surface. What is the meterstick's l'ength as measured by the observer? Give your answer in meter with three digits after the decimal point, do not put the unit next to your answer.

Modern Physics

3rd Edition

ISBN:9781111794378

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Clement J. Moses, Curt A. Moyer

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Clement J. Moses, Curt A. Moyer

Chapter1: Relativity I

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 12P: An astronaut at rest on Earth has a heartbeat rate of 70 beats/min. What will this rate be when she...

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