College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 26 - Relativity - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 905: 11

Answer

a) you are b) your professor

Work Step by Step

a) You measure the proper time because you and the time (clock) are in the same reference frame while in b) Your professor measure the correct length as both you and the professor are in the same frame of reference as there is no relative motion
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