DP Physics (last assessment 2024)
Question 18M.3.SL.TZ2.b
| Date | May 2018 | Marks available | [Maximum mark: 1] | Reference code | 18M.3.SL.TZ2.b |
| Level | SL | Paper | 3 | Time zone | TZ2 |
| Command term | Outline | Question number | b | Adapted from | N/A |
b.
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18M.3.SL.TZ2.b
Rocket A and rocket B are travelling in opposite directions from the Earth along the same straight line.
In the reference frame of the Earth, the speed of rocket A is 0.75c and the speed of rocket B is 0.50c.
Outline, with reference to special relativity, which of your calculations in (a) is more likely to be valid.
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Markscheme
nothing can travel faster than the speed of light (therefore (a)(ii) is the valid answer)
OWTTE
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