GATE PH · 2026 · PH
Question 35: Special Theory of Relativity
Give it a try, then reveal the answer to check your work.
Question 35
PHNAT1 markNeeds review
A rocket of length 18.0 m is moving at speed 0.9c (where c is the speed of light) parallel to its own length, relative to the earth. The length of the rocket measured in meters by an observer on earth (rounded off to two decimal places) is ____
Log in to check the answer
You can attempt this question now. Sign in to view the answer key, explanations and discussion.Log in to check answerEXPLORE & PRACTISE
Paper and topic context
See where this question comes from and choose what to practise next.
2026PH
GATE PH 2026 · Paper 1
Physics · Original paper archive
- Section
- Physics
- Question type
- Numerical answer (NAT)
- Marks
- 1 mark
Practise related topics
Explore more previous year questions using this question’s imported topic tags.
physics
GATE PH previous year questions
physical sciences
GATE PH previous year questions
applied physics
GATE PH previous year questions
special theory relativity
GATE PH previous year questions
Special Theory of Relativity
GATE PH previous year questions
Comments
Ask a question, share your approach, or help someone understand.
Log in to view the discussion
You’re not logged in. Log in or create an account to see discussions and add comments.