The closest known star to our solar system is Alpha Centauri,which is approximately 4.30 light years away.A spaceship with a constant speed of 0.800c relative to the earth travels from Earth to this star.
(a)How much time would elapse during the trip on a clock on board the spaceship?
(b)How much time would elapse during the trip on a clock on Earth?
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