A really high-speed train moves in a direction parallel to its length with a speed that...
A really high-speed train moves in a direction parallel to its length with a speed that approaches the speed of light. The height of the train (Not length), as measured by a stationary observer on the ground,
A. decreases slightly.
B. increases slightly.
C. approaches zero.
D. does not change due to the motion.
E. approaches infinity.
Homework Answers
Option D is correct
i.e., The height of the train , as measured by a stationary observer on the ground , does not change due to the motion
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