Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 37 - Relativity - Problems - Page 1150: 69f

Answer

$x_{c2} = 30.5~m$

Work Step by Step

According to Carman, the length of the car is $30.5~m$ Since the back bumper is at $x_c = 0$, then the front bumper is at $x_c = 30.5~m$ Since limo's frame of reference does not move according to Carman, event 2 occurs at $~~x_{c2} = 30.5~m$
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