You are flying at (0.99 c) with respect to Kara. At the exact instant you pass Kara,

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You are flying at \(0.99 c\) with respect to Kara. At the exact instant you pass Kara, she fires a very short laser pulse in the same direction you're heading.

a. After \(1.0 \mathrm{~s}\) has elapsed on Kara's watch, what does Kara say the distance is between you and the laser pulse?

b. After \(1.0 \mathrm{~s}\) has elapsed on your watch, what do you say the distance is between you and the laser pulse?

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College Physics A Strategic Approach

ISBN: 9780321907240

3rd Edition

Authors: Randall D. Knight, Brian Jones, Stuart Field

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