In 2030, the Australian Space Agency launches a spaceship to our nearest neighbour Alpha Centauri, approximately 4 lightyears away. According to a clock on Earth how long will the rocket take to get there if it travels at v=0.999c-299482km/s (where 'c' is the speed of light equal to 299782km/s)? O About 2 years. O About 6 years. O About 4 years. Zore time

In 2030, the Australian Space Agency launches a spaceship to our nearest neighbour Alpha Centauri, approximately 4 lightyears away. According to a clock on Earth how long will the rocket take to get there if it travels at v=0.999c-299482km/s (where 'c' is the speed of light equal to 299782km/s)? O About 2 years. O About 6 years. O About 4 years. Zore time

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CQ: Estimate the order of magnitude of the length, in meters, of each of the following; (a) a mouse, (b)...

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