Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers
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ISBN: 9780138057152
Author: John Taylor
Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.42P
To determine

(a)

The coordinates of the front and the back of the rocket for the arrival of light in the frame where it is at rest.

To determine

(b)

The coordinates xF and xB of the front and back of the rocket and the times tF and tB taken by the light to reach the front and the back of the rocket as measured from frame S, when the frame S' in which the rocket lies moves with a speed v with respect to S .

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L1=5.2m L2=0.5m L3=1.7m L4=0.6m L5=0.5m L6=0.5m V2=5.4m/s
M1=0.45M2=1.9M3=0.59
I don't know why part A is wrong and can you help me with part B as well
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