Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Physics
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- The Special Theory of Relativity
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · The Special Theory of Relativity
A person standing on a platform notes that a train travelling with...
A person standing on a platform notes that a train travelling with a velocity of requires one second to pass by them. Determine the length of the train as seen by this person.
Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
A.
Step-by-step solution
The velocity of the train is given as .
Substituting the speed of light :
The time taken for the train to pass the person on the platform is .
The length of the train as observed by the person is simply the distance the train travels in their frame of reference during this time interval.
Substituting the speed of light :
The time taken for the train to pass the person on the platform is .
The length of the train as observed by the person is simply the distance the train travels in their frame of reference during this time interval.