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How Fast Would a Rocket Ship Have to Move to Contract

Question 34

Question 34

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How fast would a rocket ship have to move to contract to half of its proper length (as observed by a stationary object) ?


A) 0.25c
B) 0.50c
C) 0.65c
D) 0.78c
E) 0.87c

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