Ok lets say there is a ship 100ft long moving at .90c. a planet

In summary, a ship moving at .90c is traveling at 90% of the speed of light and would experience time dilation and length contraction according to Einstein's theory of special relativity. The ship is 100ft long and would appear shorter to an outside observer due to length contraction. The high speed of the ship would create a wake of gravitational waves and the impact of a collision with a planet would be catastrophic. This advancement in technology raises questions about time travel and the exploration of distant parts of the universe.
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ok let's say there is a ship 100ft long moving at .90c. a planet perpendicular has guns 101ft apart at rest. the guns line of fire are parrallel to each other. the planet plans it out so that the ship will be in between the bullets when the ship flies past the planet. would the bullets hit the ship or not?
 
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1. How fast is a ship moving at .90c?

A ship moving at .90c is moving at 90% of the speed of light. This is an incredibly high speed, and would result in a significant amount of time dilation and length contraction according to Einstein's theory of special relativity.

2. How long is the ship?

The ship is 100ft long. This is a relatively small length compared to the speed at which it is traveling. At .90c, the ship would appear to be shorter than 100ft to an outside observer due to length contraction.

3. How does the speed of the ship affect its surroundings?

The high speed of the ship would create a distortion in the fabric of space-time, creating a wake of gravitational waves. These waves would be more intense the faster the ship is moving, and would eventually dissipate as the ship slows down.

4. What would happen if the ship collided with a planet?

If the ship collided with a planet, the impact would be catastrophic due to the high speed and mass of the ship. The planet would experience a massive explosion and the ship would likely be destroyed as well.

5. What is the significance of a ship moving at .90c?

A ship moving at .90c represents a significant advancement in technology and understanding of physics. It also raises important questions about the implications of traveling at such high speeds, such as time travel and the possibility of exploring distant parts of the universe.

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