Ii cant seem to figure this out

[1waystrpark]

Homework Statement

IF a meter stick travels at the speed of light relative to an observer, how long does the meter stick appear to the observer? show you calculations.

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

 

[JaredJames]

Please show an attempt as per PF guidelines.

Jared

 

[1waystrpark]

if speed of light is 299 792 458 m / s would the meter stick also seem this long?

 

[JaredJames]

I think this is an important point from a past thread:

Trick question. You should not *get* a reasonable answer. Why?

I've deliberately removed the post reference as I can't give you the full answer, but if you give it a shot I can help.

Note: Credit goes to DaveC and Co from the other thread for this answer.

Are you required to give a numerical answer? I see that "IF" is in capitals in the OP and so I'd assume they want a bit more than a blunt statement.

Jared