The work done on the spaceship.
Answer to Problem 72GP
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Rest mass is
Speed is
Rest length is
Time is
Formula used:
It is known that,
Where,
It is known that,
Where,
Calculation:
The passengers will see the trip distance shrunken as given by
The work required to supply the necessary kinetic energy is
Conclusion:
The required value is
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