An astronaut is flying at a distance of 317kms from the center of a blackhole of mass 2E32 kg. From the point of view of the astronaut the flight lasts for 18.6 seconds. How long did it last from the point of view of an observer on Earth? Express your answer in seconds and keep 3 significant digits.

An astronaut is flying at a distance of 317kms from the center of a blackhole of mass 2E32 kg. From the point of view of the astronaut the flight lasts for 18.6 seconds. How long did it last from the point of view of an observer on Earth? Express your answer in seconds and keep 3 significant digits.

University Physics Volume 3

17th Edition

ISBN:9781938168185

Author:William Moebs, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Jeff Sanny

Chapter5: Relativity

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CQ: Which of Einstein’s postulates of special relativity includes a concept that does not ?t with the...

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