Modified Masteringastronomy With Pearson Etext -- Valuepack Access Card -- For The Cosmic Perspective
Modified Masteringastronomy With Pearson Etext -- Valuepack Access Card -- For The Cosmic Perspective
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Chapter S3, Problem 51EAP

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To determine

How long will it take to see the ship traveling away from Earth at half the speed of light

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To determine

How will you see its speed change as it continues to accelerate? Will it keep gaining speed at a rate of 9.8 m/s each second? Why or why not?

Part C

To determine

Suppose the ship travels to a star that is 500 light-years away. According to you back on Earth, approximately how long will this trip take? Explain.

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