The length of cruiser is 200m. If If the cruiser travels at a speed of (√32)c past a planet. Calculate the length of the cruiser measured by the inhabitants of the planet.
A
0
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B
Between 0 and 200m
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C
200m
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D
Greater than 200m
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E
None of the above, since it is impossible to reach the described speed
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Solution
The correct option is E Between 0 and 200m According to the theory of relativity, the length of objects observed by a moving frame is less as compared to that observed by the rest frame. This is called length contraction.
The planet for the cruiser is a moving frame, and the cruiser itself is rest frame for it. Thus the length of cruiser as observed by observer on planet is less than 200m.