A particle in a 799=m-long linear particle accelerator is moving at 0.875c. How long does the particle accelerator appear to the particle?
A) 387 m
B) 184 m
C) 1039 m
D) 1651 m

Name: A particle in a 799=m-long linear particle accelerator is moving at 0.875c. How long does the particle accelerator appear to the particle? A) 387 m B) 184 m C) 1039 m D) 1651 m
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The length contraction formula is L = L0 * sqrt(1 - v^2/c^2). Substituting L0 = 799 m and v = 0.875c, we find L ≈ 387 m.

A Particle in a 799=m-Long Linear Particle Accelerator Is Moving