The Cosmic Perspective (9th Edition)
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direction with speed 0.8c relative to the spaceship.
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change when firing the missile).
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At time t₁ = 1 s (in the reference frame of the spaceship), the spaceship emits a laser pulse (i.e. a light pulse), towards the
missile. The laser pulse hits the missile and destroys it immediately at the moment of the hit.
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b. Find the time (in seconds) of the destruction of the missile, in the frame of reference of the missile.
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The Cosmic Perspective (9th Edition)
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