Question: Wile E. Coyote decides to head into space and trigger a large explosion on Earth using a light signal sent from his rocket as it
Wile E. Coyote decides to head into space and trigger a large explosion on Earth using a light signal sent from his rocket as it flies away. Wile E. Coyote's rocket, 200 m long as seen onboard, leaves Earth at a speed of 0.6c. When a clock on the rocket says 1 hour has elapsed, Wile E. Coyote sends the detonating light signal back to Earth. According to the Roadrunner, who is still on Earth, when was the signal sent? According to the Roadrunner, how long after the rocket left did the detonating signal arrive back on Earth? According to Wile E. Coyote, how long after the rocket left did the light signal arrive back on Earth? Finally, if the Roadrunner sees the Coyote's spaceship as it moves by the Earth, what is the rocket's length as measured by the Roadrunner, who is still on Earth? Also, don't worry, the Roadrunner was able to outrun the blast triggered by Wile E. Coyote..
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