A spacecraft is moving at a speed of 0.530 c relative to the earth. Part A What is the ratio of the length of the spacecraft, as viewed through a telescope on earth, to its length when measured after landing on earth? (Assume that the spacecraft is moving at a right angle to the line of observation.)

A spacecraft is moving at a speed of 0.530 c relative to the earth. Part A What is the ratio of the length of the spacecraft, as viewed through a telescope on earth, to its length when measured after landing on earth? (Assume that the spacecraft is moving at a right angle to the line of observation.)

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