Solved

A Spaceship Carrying a Light Clock Moves at a Speed 5.8 s5.8 \mathrm {~s}

Question 58

Multiple Choice

A spaceship carrying a light clock moves at a speed of 0.960c relative to an observer on Earth. If the clock on the ship advances by 1.00 s as measured by the space travelers aboard the ship, how long
Did that advance take as measured by the observer on Earth?


A) 5.8 s5.8 \mathrm {~s}
B) 2.6 s2.6 \mathrm {~s}
C) 0.96 s0.96 \mathrm {~s}
D) 1.2 s1.2 \mathrm {~s}
E) 3.6 s3.6 \mathrm {~s}

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions