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An astronaut ages 3 years when traveling at 99% of the speed of light to the star Procyon and back. The space officials

An astronaut ages 3 years when traveling at 99% of the speed of light to the star Procyon and back. The space officials who greet her on her return have aged. 1. less than 3 years 2. 3 years. 3. more than 3 years. 1. less than 3 years 2. 3 years. 3. more than 3 years.

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An astronaut ages 3 years when traveling at 99% of the speed of light to the star Procyon and back. The space officials

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  1. An astronaut ages 3 years when traveling at 99% of the speed of light to the star Procyon and back. The space officials who greet her on her return have aged 1. less than 3 years2. 3 years.3. more than 3 years.

  2. 1. less than 3 years2. 3 years.3. more than 3 years. An astronaut ages 3 years when traveling at 99% of the speed of light to the star Procyon and back. The space officials who greet her on her return have aged

  3. A 1-meter long spear is thrown at a relativistic speed through a pipe that is 1 meter long. Both these dimensions are measured when each is at rest. When the spear passes through the pipe,which of these statements best describes what is observed? 1. The spear shrinks so that the pipe completely covers it at some point.2. The pipe shrinks so that the spear extends from both ends at some point.3. Both shrink equally so that the pipe completely covers it at some point.4. Any of the above, depending on the motion of the observer.

  4. 1. The spear shrinks so that the pipe completely covers it at some point.2. The pipe shrinks so that the spear extends from both ends at some point.3. Both shrink equally so that the pipe completely covers it at some point.4. Any of the above, depending on the motion of the observer. A 1-meter long spear is thrown at a relativistic speed through a pipe that is 1 meter long. Both these dimensions are measured when each is at rest. When the spear passes through the pipe,which of these statements best describes what is observed?

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