Based on the observer in the S frame, what is the time and distance between the two shots?

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1. The figure to the right shows a train
Lo
on frame S' with actual length Lo = 9 km,
moving at speed v = 0.8c relative to
frame S (platform). At t' = 0 observers
A' and B' (who are each at one end
of the train) fire a bullet that leaves a
mark at points A and B on the platform.
A
B
Based on the observer in the S frame,
what is the time and distance between
the two shots?
Transcribed Image Text:1. The figure to the right shows a train Lo on frame S' with actual length Lo = 9 km, moving at speed v = 0.8c relative to frame S (platform). At t' = 0 observers A' and B' (who are each at one end of the train) fire a bullet that leaves a mark at points A and B on the platform. A B Based on the observer in the S frame, what is the time and distance between the two shots?
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