(a)
The time observed from Earth.
(a)
Answer to Problem 12P
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Rest length is
Speed is
Formula used:
It is known that,
Where,
Calculation:
Substitute the given values in the formula:
(b)
Time taken observed from spaceship.
(b)
Answer to Problem 12P
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Time is
Speed is
Formula used:
It is known that,
Where,
Calculation:
Substitute the given values in the formula
(c)
The distance traveled.
(c)
Answer to Problem 12P
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Rest length is
Speed is
Formula used:
It is known that,
Where,
Calculation:
To the spacecraft observer, distance to the star is contracted:
Substitute the given values in the formula
(d)
The speed computed by the occupants.
(d)
Answer to Problem 12P
The answer is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The dilated time on the spacecraft is
To the spacecraft observer, the distance to the star is contracted:
Formula used:
It is known that,
Where,
Calculation:
Substitute the given values in the formula
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