College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134609034
Author: Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 27, Problem 69GP
A space beacon on Planet Karma emits a pulse of light every second. Spaceman Trevor flies directly toward the beacon at a speed of 0.95c. According to Trevor, what is the time between one pulse reaching his ship and the next?
Hint: First find the time between pulses reaching the ship in Planet Karma’s reference frame.
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