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(a)
The length of spaceship according to observers on Earth.
(a)
Answer to Problem 68GP
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Speed is
Rest length is
Formula used:
It is known that,
Where,
Calculation:
Earth observers see the ship as contracted,
(b)
The time taken by astronauts to eat the lunch according to observers on Earth.
(b)
Answer to Problem 68GP
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Speed is
Rest time is
Formula used:
It is known that,
Where,
Calculation:
Earth observers see the launch as dilated (lengthened) in time
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