23.5 The Lorentz Transformation
exercise
Module 23: The Lorentz Transformation— Exercise 1a & Exercise 1b
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Question 1 of 2
1. Question
Two coordinate systems are moving relative to one another with speed , such that their origins ( and ) coincide. An observer in the first frame reports that a firecracker exploded at . Where and when will an observer in the second frame claim that the firecracker exploded? (Assume we are using units so that , and round your answers to nearest whole number.)