Chapter 2: Q67E (page 67)
Using equations (2-20), show that
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The required equation is obtained.
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(b) According to Carl, when Planet X passes, clocks on Planet X and Earth tick simultaneously. What is the time interval between these two events in the Earth-Planet X frame?
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