An observer flies by a stationary gas station with a velocity of 0.93c. He observes that it takes a man 10 minutes to fill his gas tank. How long does he think it takes to fill his tank?
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An observer flies by a stationary gas station with a velocity of 0.93c. He observes that it takes a man 10 minutes to fill his gas tank. How long does he think it takes to fill his tank?
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