Length contraction -- numerical problem

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Pushoam

Homework Statement

a) t' = l₀/c

b) ct₁ = l₀ /ϒ - vt₁
t₁ = l₀ /ϒ(c + v)

c) t₂ = l₀ / (ϒ v)

Is this correct?

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TSny

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I believe your answers are correct.

Pushoam

Thanks