The "GOODBYE ALBERT" Experiment.

**The Ghost In The Machine** · #41 November 1st 04 posted to sci.physics.relativity

In sci.physics.relativity, Henri Wilson
H@.
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on Sun, 31 Oct 2004 23:03:19 GMT
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On 31 Oct 2004 02:26:33 -0800, (Eric Gisse) wrote:

H@..(Henri Wilson) wrote in message . ..

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What is the speed of the gamma rays, Evens?

Multiple choice question.

The speed of a gamma ray is given as v_g, and the speed of a X-ray
is given as v_x.

Which of the following is true?

1) v_g v_x
2) v_x v_g
3) v_g = v_x

[signip]

Geese, do you intend repeating this year's study when you fail your exams?

Looks like a valid question to me personally. But OK, here's
a slightly different formulation.

An experiment performed far out on distant Pluto generates a pair
of gamma rays by partical annihilation, one of which is aimed
at the Earth. Simultaneously, the experimental box flashes a light
and sends a radio wave back to Earth. Assuming that these events
can occur simultaneously, which of these reaches Earth first, and why?

If Pluto's not far enough out, try Alpha Centauri.

HW.

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