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(a)
The time interval of the trip as measured by an observer on Earth, given that an astronaut flies at a speed, that is, 80% of the
(a)
Answer to Problem 30Q
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Given data:
An astronaut flies at a speed that is 80% of the speed of light, to a distant star, and the time taken for one side of the trip is 15 years, as measured by the astronaut.
Formula used:
Write the expression for Lorentz transformation of time
Here,
Explanation:
Consider spaceship observer moving relative to the phenomenon with time interval
Let the speed of light,
Refer to the expression for Lorentz transformation of time
Substitute
Conclusion:
Hence, the time interval of the trip, as measured by an observer on Earth, is
(b)
The distance from Earth to star as measured by observer on earth and as measured by astronaut. Given that an astronaut flies at speed 80% of speed of light to a distant star and the time taken in one-way trip is 15 years as measured by astronaut.
(b)
Answer to Problem 30Q
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Given data:
An astronaut flies at speed 80% of speed of light to a distant star and the time taken in one-way trip is 15 years as measured by astronaut.
Formula used:
Write the expression of speed, time, and distance.
Here,
Explanation:
Let speed of light be
As an astronaut flies at speed 80% of speed of light to a distant star takes 15 years in one-way trip.
Calculate distance measured by astronaut.
Refer to the expression of speed, time, and distance.
Substitute
Substitute
Calculate distance measured by observer on earth.
Refer to the expression of speed, time, and distance.
Substitute
Substitute
Conclusion:
Hence, distance from earth to star measured by astronaut is
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