Question: Problem Eight. A space probe is launched from Earth. After a brief period of acceleration it moves at constant speed 0 . 8 5 0

Problem Eight. A space probe is launched from Earth. After a brief period of acceleration it moves at constant speed 0.850c relative to Earth. Batteries with a lifetime of 17.0 years (in the probes rest frame) keep a radio transmitter operating at all times. Note: 1 light-year = c (1 year).(THIS IS AN EXAM QUESTION.)15. How long (in years) do the batteries last as measured from Earth? (A)14.4(B)27.4(C)32.3(D)43.7(E)57.216. How far is the probe from Earth (in light years) when the batteries fail, as measured from the earth? (A)14.4(B)27.4(C)32.3(D)43.7(E)57.

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