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If the speed of light were infinitely large instead of 3.0 x108 m/s, would the effects of time dilation and lengthcontraction be observable? Explain, using the equationspresented in the text to support your reasoning. This is concept question #14 in the Cutnell 7th ed Physicsbook in chapter 28 if that helps. I will ratelifesaver. If the speed of light were infinitely large instead of 3.0 x108 m/s, would the effects of time dilation and lengthcontraction be observable? Explain, using the equationspresented in the text to support your reasoning. This is concept question #14 in the Cutnell 7th ed Physicsbook in chapter 28 if that helps. I will ratelifesaver.

Explanation / Answer

No they would not be observable because these effects are notobservable at speeds that we normally observe in daily life although the relativistic equations are stillvalid (a thrown ball, a moving car or plane, etc.) This is because (1 - v2 / c2)would always be equal to 1 for c >> v.

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