Recall, from this chapter, that the factor gamma (γ) governs both time dilation and length contraction, where
When you multiply the time in a moving frame by γ, you get the longer (dilated) time in your fixed fame. When you divide the length in a moving frame by γ, you get the shorter (contracted) length in your fixed frame.
If the bus in Problem 1 were to slow to a “mere” 10% of the speed of light, show that you would measure the passenger’s catnap to last slightly more than 5 minutes.
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Recall, from this chapter, that the factor gamma (γ) governs both time dilation and length contraction, where
When you multiply the time in a moving frame by γ, you get the longer (dilated) time in your fixed fame. When you divide the length in a moving frame by γ, you get the shorter (contracted) length in your fixed frame.
A passenger on an interplanetary express bus traveling at v = 0.99c takes a 5-minute catnap, according to her watch. Show that her catnap from the vantage point of a fixed planet lasts 35 minutes.
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