Task 8. Physics Drill: Length Contraction. Solve and show your complete solution. 1. A rocket is observed by a person on Earth. What is the length of the rocket as observed by the astronaut inside it if the observer on Earth sees that the rocker 5.5 m long and it zooms in a speed of 95% that of the speed of light?

Task 8. Physics Drill: Length Contraction. Solve and show your complete solution. 1. A rocket is observed by a person on Earth. What is the length of the rocket as observed by the astronaut inside it if the observer on Earth sees that the rocker 5.5 m long and it zooms in a speed of 95% that of the speed of light?

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