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(a)
The time taken by boat upstream.
(a)
Answer to Problem 29E
The time taken by boat upstream is
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for time during upstream.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Thus, the time taken by boat upstream is
(b)
The time taken by boat downstream.
(b)
Answer to Problem 29E
The time taken by boat downstream is
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for time during downstream.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Thus, the time taken by boat upstream is
(c)
The time taken in total round trip.
(c)
Answer to Problem 29E
The time taken in total round trip is
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for total time.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Thus, the time taken in total round trip is
(d)
The time taken by boat in still water for round trip.
(d)
Answer to Problem 29E
The time taken by boat in still water for round trip is
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for time by boat in still water.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Thus, the time taken by boat in still water for round trip is
(e)
The analogy between results and equation 25.1.
(e)
Answer to Problem 29E
The time taken by object decreases when its speed increases when observed by observer.
Explanation of Solution
The above results also show that time taken by boat decreases when the boat moves downstream. Equation 25.1 gives the relation between actual time taken and time dilation.
Write the expression for time dilation.
Here,
The time required by object moving at speed
Conclusion:
Thus, the time taken by object decreases when its speed increases when observed by observer.
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