A spaceship is 25 m wide and 100 m long.When traveling at 0.80 c (in a direction along its length),what is its observed width?
A) 42 m
B) 25 m
C) 16 m
D) 15 m
E) 20 m

Name: A spaceship is 25 m wide and 100 m long.When traveling at 0.80 c (in a direction along its length),what is its observed width? A) 42 m B) 25 m C) 16 m D) 15 m E) 20 m
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The width of the spaceship is perpendicular to the direction of motion, so it is not affected by length contraction. Therefore, the observed width remains 25 m.

A Spaceship Is 25 M Wide and 100 M Long