A rod of proper length L points along the x axis but moves in a direction...

   

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A rod of proper length L points along the x axis but moves in a direction making an angle of 45 to this axis (see the figure). A platform, also parallel to the axis, lies in the rod's way, but a slit of proper length 1.1L has been cut out of it so that the rod can easily fit through if it travels at a nonrelativistic speed. What happens if its speed is 0.9c? Analyze the problem from both reference frames. Slit 45 Rod Platform A rod of proper length L points along the x axis but moves in a direction making an angle of 45 to this axis (see the figure). A platform, also parallel to the axis, lies in the rod's way, but a slit of proper length 1.1L has been cut out of it so that the rod can easily fit through if it travels at a nonrelativistic speed. What happens if its speed is 0.9c? Analyze the problem from both reference frames. Slit 45 Rod Platform

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