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21.7 Coordinates in Motion
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Coordinates in Motion – Problem 1

A train is rushing by the platform where you’re standing and you are able to measure the distance dd between two clocks that are riding along with it, as well as the speed vv of the train.

  1. 1. Question

    If the clocks on the train are synchronized from the train's perspective, what will you say is the difference in the readings of the two clocks? Express your answer in terms of dd and vv.

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  2. 2. Question

    If you are unable to measure the distance between the clocks but instead note that the readings on the two clocks differ by an amount Δt\Delta t^\prime, what is the distance between the clocks from your perspective?

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