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Physics relativity Multiple Choice Problem 27.07?

A high-speed train passes a train platform. Anthony is a passenger on the train, Miguel is standing on the train platform, and Carolyn is riding a bicycle toward the platform in the same direction as the train is traveling. Choose the proper order of how long each of these observers measures the train to be, from longest to shortest.

A. Carolyn, Miguel, Anthony.

B. Miguel, Carolyn, Anthony.

C. Miguel, Anthony, Carolyn.

D. Anthony, Carolyn, Miguel.

E. Anthony, Miguel, Carolyn.

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  • Anonymous
    9 years ago
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    Longest is Anthony, since the train is at rest in his frame

    Next longest is Carolyn, since the train is moving, but moving relatively slower than the platform measures

    Shortest is Miguel

    D.

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