A rocket ship is 100m in length when measured before leaving the launching pad. when in flight a ground observer measure its length as 75m. what is the velocity of rocket ship?
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Using Relativity Length Formula
7/16 * speed of light ^2
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7/16 * speed of light ^2
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Let the original velocity of rocket be L and observed L'
L= 100 m
L' = 75 m
Using relative length formula,
Putting c = 3 × 10⁸ m/s
L= 100 m
L' = 75 m
Using relative length formula,
Putting c = 3 × 10⁸ m/s
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