Spacetime Interval Relativity question.

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The discussion revolves around calculating the time interval measured by a clock moving at 0.6c between two events that are 5 seconds apart in time and 3 seconds apart in space. The relevant equation is delta(s)^2 = delta(t)^2 - delta(d)^2, which initially suggests a time interval of 4 seconds without considering the clock's velocity. Participants are encouraged to explore how the clock's motion affects the measured interval. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the relationship between time, space, and velocity in the context of relativity. The thread seeks to clarify the impact of the clock's speed on the time interval calculation.
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Homework Statement


Two events occur 5 s apart in time and 3 s apart in space. A clock traveling at a speed of .6 can be present at both these events. What time interval will such a clock measure between the events?
A. 8 s
B. 5.8 s
C. 5 s
D. 4 s
E. 2 s
F. Other


Homework Equations



I know delta(s)^2=delta(t)^2 - delta(d)^2, but I don't know how the clock's velocity plays into the problem.

The Attempt at a Solution


If you just use the equation above delta(s) comes out to be 4 s, but is that taking into account the fact that the clock is moving at .6?
 
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Hi PhantomFX! Welcome to PF! :smile:
PhantomFX said:
… What time interval will such a clock measure between the events?

Hint: what distance interval will it measure? :wink:
 
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