Part AThe distance to a particular star, as measured inhe earth's trame of reference, is 734 ly (1 lightyear is the distance light travels in 1 y). Aspaceship leaves earth headed for the star, andtakes 3.66 y to arrive, as measured by passengerson the shipHow long does the trip take, according to observers on oarth?Express your answer in years.ySubmitRequest AnswerPart BWhat distance for the trip do passengers on the spacecraft measure? (Hint What is the speed of light in units of ly/y)Express your answer in light years.lySubmitBeavest Anewer

Given Data: The distance of the star from the earth reference frame is: d=7.34 ly Distance travelled…

The distance to a particular star, as measured in he earth's trame of reference, is 734 ly (1 ight year is the dstance light travels in 1 y). A spaceship leaves earth headed for the star, and takos 3.66 y to arrive, as measured by passengers on the ship

The distance to a particular star, as measured in he earth's trame of reference, is 734 ly (1 ight year is the dstance light travels in 1 y). A spaceship leaves earth headed for the star, and takos 3.66 y to arrive, as measured by passengers on the ship

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Part A
The distance to a particular star, as measured in
he earth's trame of reference, is 734 ly (1 light
year is the distance light travels in 1 y). A
spaceship leaves earth headed for the star, and
takes 3.66 y to arrive, as measured by passengers
on the ship
How long does the trip take, according to observers on oarth?
Express your answer in years.
y
Submit
Request Answer
Part B
What distance for the trip do passengers on the spacecraft measure? (Hint What is the speed of light in units of ly/y)
Express your answer in light years.
ly
Submit
Beavest Anewer

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