Relativity Unit 06 Quiz 02

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In this problem Ana is at rest, and Beowulf is moving to the right at a speed of β = 3/4. Beowulf's origin (x=0) passes Ana's origin at t=0.

What is the value of γ?

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0.66

1.09

1.51

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The clock at the origin of Beowulf's frame reads 1s. What is the time reading in Ana's frame?

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0.66 s

1 s

1.09 s

1.51 s

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The clock at the origin of Beowulf's frame reads 2s. What is the time reading in Ana's frame?

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1.32 s

2 s

2.18 s

3.02 s

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Draw a quantitatively accurate spacetime diagram for this situation. Include the t' axis. Indicate t' =1s and t' = 2s on the appropriate locations on the diagram. (I'll show the spacetime diagram in the quiz solution video. I'd definitely recommend trying it on your own before watching me do it.)

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