A particle in a 453 m-long linear particle accelerator is moving at 0.875c. How long does the particle accelerator appear to the particle?
A) 219 m
B) 589 m
C) 104 m
D) 936 m

Name: A particle in a 453 m-long linear particle accelerator is moving at 0.875c. How long does the particle accelerator appear to the particle? A) 219 m B) 589 m C) 104 m D) 936 m
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The length contraction formula is L = L₀√(1-v²/c²). Substituting L₀ = 453 m and v = 0.875c, we find L ≈ 219 m.

A Particle in a 453 M-Long Linear Particle Accelerator Is