A meter stick hurtles through space at a speed of 0.95c relative to you, with its length perpendicular to the direction of motion. You measure its length to be equal to: a. 0 m.
b. 0.05 m.
c. 0.95 m.
d. 1.00 m.
e. 1.05 m.

d. 1.00 m

Explanation:

In 1905, Einstein proposed special theory of relativity of light.

This theory had a number of consequences or results. One of them is called "Length Contraction".

According to this consequence, whenever an object travels at a speed comparable to the speed of light, its length decreases.

But this decrease in length is only seen in the dimension, which is parallel to the direction of motion of the body. All other dimensions of the object remains same.

In the given situation, the length of meter stick is not parallel to the direction of motion, but it is perpendicular. Hence, the length of meter stick will be same as the length of meter stick at rest. Hence, the correct option will be:

d. 1.00 m