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Determine the time required for a space ship of the future to accelerate from rest to half the speed of light at the rate of 6g m/sec². Light travels at 300,000 km/sec.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Author:Katz, Debora M.

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Chapter39: Relativity

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Determine the time required for a space ship of the
future to accelerate from rest to half the speed of
light at the rate of 6g m/sec². Light travels at
300,000 km/sec.

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