A clock moves at relative to an observer (). The clock shows pass. How long does this take according to the observer?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B.
- Step 1: Time dilation: . Step 2. . **Answer: . Why not the others:** divides by and moving clocks do not run unchanged.
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