Time Dilation and aging Problem

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The discussion revolves around a physics homework problem involving time dilation and aging during a flight across the United States. The user is trying to calculate the time difference experienced due to relativistic effects while flying at 250 m/s. They reference the time dilation equation and express confusion over their calculations, which yield a different result than the solution manual. Additionally, there is a request for help in locating the solution manual for mastering physics. The user seeks clarification on their approach and calculations to understand the correct answer of 1.39×10−8 seconds.
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Homework Statement


You fly 5000 km across the United States on an airliner at 250 m/s. You return two days later traveling at the same speed. How much less have you aged more then your friends at home.

Homework Equations



I think the time dilation equation is used:
delta_t= delta_t'/ sqrt(1-beta^2) where beta= v/c


The Attempt at a Solution



I have the solution from the solution manual but i'd like to know how they got to the answer, 1.39×10−8 s.

to find the delta t is the equation delta_t=delta_x/v used?

the beta is (250m/s)/(3.0*10^(8) m/s )

i keep getting 1.7 *10^-5 although the solution manual says this is incorrect.

Any advice is appreciated!
 
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hi !

I've been so desperate to find the solution manual for mastering physics..!

Can you please tell me where you got it/?

or if it is possible, I would really really appreciate it if you could can it to my email, which is

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Thank you very much
 

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