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University Physics Volume 3

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ISBN:9781938168185

Author:William Moebs, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Jeff Sanny

Chapter5: Relativity

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In an intergalactic competition, spaceship pilots compete to see who can cover the distance between two asteroids in the shortest time. The judges are at rest with respect to the two asteroids. From the judges’ point of view, a pilot has covered the 3-millionkm course in 20 seconds. From the pilots’ point of view,
A. The course is longer than 3 million km, the time longer than 20 seconds.
B. The course is longer than 3 million km, the time shorter than 20 seconds.
C. The course is shorter than 3 million km, the time longer than 20 seconds.
D. The course is shorter than 3 million km, the time shorter than 20 seconds.

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