Flying saucers A and B fly between two planets as shown to the right. The planet

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Flying saucers A and B fly between two planets as shown to the right. The planets are at rest with respect to each other. Flying saucer C is headed toward one of the planets along a different path, as shown. The longest dimension of each saucer is referred to as its width, and the shortest dimension is called its height.

For each length or time interval listed below, determine which observer or observers measure the proper time interval or proper length.

The time of saucer B's trip between planets: _____

The width of saucer A: _______

The height of saucer B: _______

The distance between the planets: _______

Flying saucers A and B fly between two planets as shown to the right. The planets are at rest with respect to each other. Flying saucer C is headed toward one of the planets along a different path, as shown. The longest dimension of each saucer is referred to as its width, and the shortest dimension is called its height. 0.625c P1 2 0.588c For each length or time interval listed below, determine which observer or observers measure 0.847c the proper time interval or proper length. The time of saucer B's trip between planets: The width of saucer A: The height of saucer B: The distance between the planets:

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The time of saucer B's trip between planets:    B

The width of saucer A:     A

The height of saucer B:      P1, P2, A, and B

The distance between the planets:     P1, P2 and C

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