A rocket passing the earth with high speed will look shorter for the stationary observer measuring the size on earth than travel

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ella [17]

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A rocket passing the earth with high speed will look shorter for the stationary observer measuring the size on earth than travel

er in rocket. O True O False

Physics

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neonofarm [45] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-28T11:09:03+03:00

Answer:

True

Explanation:

This can be explained by the special theory of relativity for length contraction.

Length contraction is observed in the direction of motion of an object when an object moves with speed closer to the speed of light.

The length of the rocket in this case, appears shorter to the observer on earth in the stationary reference frame which is improper frame whereas the traveler in the rocket is in the same inertial frame which is proper for the rocket's size measurement.