Figure R5.10 shows a two-observer space time diagram for an Other Frame that moves at a speed of 0.5 relative to the Home Frame. What are the coordinates of event $Q$ in the Other Frame?

A) $t^{\prime}=x^{\prime}=5.2 \mathrm{~s}$
B) $t^{\prime}=x^{\prime}=3.2 \mathrm{~s}$
C) $t^{\prime}=x^{\prime}=2.6 \mathrm{~s}$
D) $t^{\prime}=x^{\prime}=\mathbf{1 . 7} \mathrm{s}$
E) Other (specify)

Question

Figure R5.10 shows a two-observer space time diagram for an Other Frame that moves at a speed of 0.5 relative to the Home Frame. What are the coordinates of event $Q$ in the Other Frame?

A) $t^{\prime}=x^{\prime}=5.2 \mathrm{~s}$ 
B) $t^{\prime}=x^{\prime}=3.2 \mathrm{~s}$ 
C) $t^{\prime}=x^{\prime}=2.6 \mathrm{~s}$ 
D) $t^{\prime}=x^{\prime}=\mathbf{1 . 7} \mathrm{s}$ 
E) Other (specify)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Remember to drop parallels to the $t^{\prime}$ and $x^{\prime}$ axes.

Figure R510 Shows a Two-Observer Space Time Diagram for an Other