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A Meter Stick Is Aligned Parallel to the Direction of Its

Question 25

Question 25

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A meter stick is aligned parallel to the direction of its motion. The length of the stick, as measured by a stationary observer when it is moving at 0.60 c, is


A) 1.0 m.
B) 0.80 m.
C) 0.60 m.
D) 0.40 m.

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