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PhysicsPhysics for Scientists and EngineersShannon observes two light pulses to be emitted from the same location, but separated in time by 3.00 μ s. Kimmie observes the emission of the same two pulses to be separated in time by 9.00 μ s. (a) How fast is Kimmie moving relative to Shannon? (b) According to Kimmie, what is the separation in space of the two pulses?Shannon observes two light pulses to be emitted from the same location, but separated in time by 3.00 μ s. Kimmie observes the emission of the same two pulses to be separated in time by 9.00 μ s. (a) How fast is Kimmie moving relative to Shannon? (b) According to Kimmie, what is the separation in space of the two pulses?
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Shannon observes two light pulses to be emitted from the same location, but separated in time by 3.00 μs. Kimmie observes the emission of the same two pulses to be separated in time by 9.00 μs. (a) How fast is Kimmie moving relative to Shannon? (b) According to Kimmie, what is the separation in space of the two pulses?
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