Lorentz transformation: System S' has a velocity u = +0.56c relative to system S, as shown in the figure. The clocks of S and S' are synchronized at t = t' = 0 when the origins O and O' coincide. An event is observed in both systems. The event takes place at x = 800 m and at time t = 3.0 μs as measured by an observer in S. What is the time of the event, measured by an observer in S'?
A) 1.8 μs
B) -4.9 μs
C) 1.7 μs
D) 1.3 μs
E) 1.5 μs

Question

Lorentz transformation: System S' has a velocity u = +0.56c relative to system S, as shown in the figure. The clocks of S and S' are synchronized at t = t' = 0 when the origins O and O' coincide. An event is observed in both systems. The event takes place at x = 800 m and at time t = 3.0 μs as measured by an observer in S. What is the time of the event, measured by an observer in S'? 
A) 1.8 μs 
B) -4.9 μs 
C) 1.7 μs 
D) 1.3 μs 
E) 1.5 μs

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The Answer of Lorentz transformation: System S' has a velocity u = +0.56c relative to system S, as shown in the figure. The clocks of S and S' are synchronized at t = t' = 0 when the origins O and O' coincide. An event is observed in both systems. The event takes place at x = 800 m and at time t = 3.0 μs as measured by an observer in S. What is the time of the event, measured by an observer in S'? 
A) 1.8 μs 
B) -4.9 μs 
C) 1.7 μs 
D) 1.3 μs 
E) 1.5 μs

Lorentz Transformation: System S' Has a Velocity U = +0