Question: How fast must an object move before its length appears to be contracted to one-half its proper length?
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According to Einstein's theory of relativity, when an object moves at a high speed relative to an observer, its length appears to be contracted in the direction of motion. This effect is known as length contraction. The formula for length contraction is: L' = L Show moreā¦
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