You are at the top of the Empire State Building on the 102nd floor, which is located 373 m above the ground, when your favorite superhero flies over the building parallel to the ground at 60.0 % the speed of light.

You have never seen your favorite superhero in real life. Out of curiosity you calculate her height to be 1.60 m. If the superhero landed next to you, how tall would she be when standing?
a) 2 m
b) 1.6 m
c) 1.26 m
d) 1.28 m

What is the height of the 102nd floor of the Empire State Building as measured by the superhero while flying above it?
a) 373 m
b) 298 m
c) 236 m
d) 239 m

2 answers

drew
Both A