How fast must an object move before its length appears to be contracted to one half its prope length

The two most prominent wavelengths in the light emitted by a hydrogen discharge lamp are 656 nm(red) and 486 nm (blue). light from a hydrogen lamp illuminates a diffraction grating with 520lines/mm , and the light is observed on a screen 1.5m behind the grating. part a what is the distance between the first-order red and blue fringes? express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.

The diagram shows a series of volcanic island and a hot spot determine the direction of movement of the tectonic plate that for the island

Steelhead trout migrate up stream to spawn. occasionally they need to leap up small waterfalls to continue their journey. fortunately, steelhead are remarkable jumpers, capable of leaving the water at a speed of 8.0 m/s. a. what is the maximum height a steelhead trout can jump? b. leaving the water at 8.0 m/s, the trout lands on top of the water fall 1.8 m high. how long was it in the air?