Homework Help is Here – Start Your Trial Now!
Science
Earth Science
5. An observer on Earth observes Planet X to be 24 light-years away and stationary. An observer An a spaceship passing Earth on its way to Planet X observes Planet X to be 19.2 light-years away. According to the observer in the spaceship, how much time passes between Earth passing by and Planet X passing by? a) 18 years b) 22 years c) 24 years d) 28 years e) 32 years

5. An observer on Earth observes Planet X to be 24 light-years away and stationary. An observer An a spaceship passing Earth on its way to Planet X observes Planet X to be 19.2 light-years away. According to the observer in the spaceship, how much time passes between Earth passing by and Planet X passing by? a) 18 years b) 22 years c) 24 years d) 28 years e) 32 years

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN:9780134746241
Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Chapter1: The Study Of Minerals
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1LR
See similar textbooks
icon
Related questions
Question
5. Please explain in detail why the highlighted answer is correct. Thank you!!
### Physics Problem on Relativity **Problem Statement:** An observer on Earth observes Planet X to be 24 light-years away and stationary. An observer in a spaceship passing Earth on its way to Planet X observes Planet X to be 19.2 light-years away. According to the observer in the spaceship, how much time passes between Earth passing by and Planet X passing by? **Options:** a) 18 years b) 22 years c) 24 years d) 28 years e) 32 years **Correct Answer:** e) 32 years This problem involves the concept of length contraction from special relativity, where distances appear shorter to an observer moving relative to the objects being measured. The observer in the spaceship measures the distance to Planet X as less than the stationary observer on Earth. The task is to calculate the time experienced by the moving observer between two events: passing Earth and passing Planet X.
Transcribed Image Text:### Physics Problem on Relativity **Problem Statement:** An observer on Earth observes Planet X to be 24 light-years away and stationary. An observer in a spaceship passing Earth on its way to Planet X observes Planet X to be 19.2 light-years away. According to the observer in the spaceship, how much time passes between Earth passing by and Planet X passing by? **Options:** a) 18 years b) 22 years c) 24 years d) 28 years e) 32 years **Correct Answer:** e) 32 years This problem involves the concept of length contraction from special relativity, where distances appear shorter to an observer moving relative to the objects being measured. The observer in the spaceship measures the distance to Planet X as less than the stationary observer on Earth. The task is to calculate the time experienced by the moving observer between two events: passing Earth and passing Planet X.
Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 3 steps with 10 images

SEE SOLUTIONCheck out a sample Q&A here
Blurred answer
Recommended textbooks for you
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science …
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science …
Earth Science
ISBN:
9780134746241
Author:
Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher:
PEARSON
Exercises for Weather & Climate (9th Edition)
Exercises for Weather & Climate (9th Edition)
Earth Science
ISBN:
9780134041360
Author:
Greg Carbone
Publisher:
PEARSON
Environmental Science
Environmental Science
Earth Science
ISBN:
9781260153125
Author:
William P Cunningham Prof., Mary Ann Cunningham Professor
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Education
Earth Science (15th Edition)
Earth Science (15th Edition)
Earth Science
ISBN:
9780134543536
Author:
Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher:
PEARSON
Environmental Science (MindTap Course List)
Environmental Science (MindTap Course List)
Earth Science
ISBN:
9781337569613
Author:
G. Tyler Miller, Scott Spoolman
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Physical Geology
Physical Geology
Earth Science
ISBN:
9781259916823
Author:
Plummer, Charles C., CARLSON, Diane H., Hammersley, Lisa
Publisher:
Mcgraw-hill Education,
SEE MORE TEXTBOOKS