Re: Spaceship Question

Henri Wilson wrote:
On Wed, 01 Feb 2006 15:32:42 +0100, "Paul B. Andersen"
<paul.b.andersen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:


Henri Wilson wrote:

If you want to measure the length of a moving object, I suggest you simply take
your tape measure to it and make a reading. You can be quite confident that your tape hasn't changed in any way.

Please explain in detail how to do it.

If I am to measure the length of a _moving_ rod,
I can obviously not run after it with my tape.


Then get in your car and chase it.
When level, check its length with your tape.
Remember to keep one eye on the road though. :)


So how do I use my stationary tape to measure the _moving_ rod?

I see.
You don't know how to do it.

Paul
.

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