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The length of a meterstick would appear if it were thrown like spear at
Answer to Problem 14A
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
According to
Where,
Velocity of a meterstick is
According to Einstein’s special theory of relativity, the length contraction happens merely in one direction and is in the direction of motion of the object. Hence the meterstick would not appear to be contracted in the direction perpendicular to its direction of motion. Length of a meterstick is
Conclusion:
There is no change is observed in the length of a meterstick perpendicular to its direction of motion.
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