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Q19. two rockets approach a planet from opposite directions with speeds +with respect to the planet. the proper length of each rocket is l. how long does each r

Q19. Two rockets approach a planet from opposite directions with speeds +with respect to the planet. The proper length of each rocket is L. How long does each rocket appear to the other rocket? 3 (c) (a) (b)
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  • Somnath
    This is the problem of relativistic velocity addition formula. Details discussion is attached. You will be able to solve not only this problem but also similar kind of problems if ...
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  • Ruby negi thankyou
    option b is correct, one rocket see other rocket length 3/5 times of it's length..
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    Vaishnavi rajora
    it's ok ....but they are asking about legth only
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    solution is attached.. you have to find the velocity of one rocket with respect to other rocket using the velocity transformation formula... I also find the length of rocket in pla...
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  • Vaishnavi rajora thankyou
    solution
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