(a)
The distance between earth and mars in meter and astronomical units.
(a)
Answer to Problem 3.1P
The distance between earth and mars in meter is
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for distance between earth and mars.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Convert
Thus, the distance between earth and mars in meter is
The distance between earth and mars in astronomical units is
(b)
The clocks used by the two observers must be synchronized.
(b)
Answer to Problem 3.1P
The clocks used by the two observers must be synchronized at
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for actual distance between the earth and the mars.
Here,
Write the expression for relative velocity.
Here,
Write the expression for difference between actual distance and calculated distances.
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute
Thus, the clocks used by the two observers must be synchronized at
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