Question

Owen and Dina are at rest in the S’ frame, which is moving at 0 .600c to the right with respect to frame S. They play a game of catch while Ed, at rest in frame S, watches the action. Owen throws the balls to Dina at 0.800c to the left (according to Owen) and their separation (measured in S’) is equal t o 1.80x10 12 m.___(a) According to Ed, how fast is the ball moving? ___ (b) According to Ed, what time interval (in seconds) is required for the ball to reach Dina?___(NOTE: Chegg answered part B previously with answer 22,820 seconds, which is incorrect. Possible correct answers are: 6000, 8203, 7500, 4880, according to the teacher.)

Answer 1