11. A spaceship is traveling with a velocity of 0.8c relative to the Earth. What is the momentum of the spaceship if its mass is 5000 kg? (p = rmv and c = 3 x 10^8 m/s.)
11. A spaceship is traveling with a velocity of 0.8c relative to the Earth. What is the momentum of the spaceship if its mass is 5000 kg? (p = rmv and c = 3 x 10^8 m/s.)
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Transcribed Image Text:9. A spaceship that is 50 m long as measured
by its occupants is traveling at a speed of 0.1c
relative to the Earth. How long is the spaceship
as measured by mission control in Houston?
11. A spaceship is traveling with a velocity of
0.8c relative to the Earth. What is the
momentum of the spaceship if its mass is
5000 kg? (p = rmv and c = 3 x 10^8 m/s.)
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