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Sudarshan posted an Question
May 06, 2020 • 01:15 am 30 points
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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 you read and understand the concept.See the attached files.

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    Ruby negi best-answer

    option b is correct, one rocket see other rocket length 3/5 times of it's length..

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    it's ok ....but they are asking about legth only

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    sorry, I am not getting you..

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    Ruby negi Best Answer

    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 planet's frame too . hope you will get the solution... best regards.

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