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Modern Physics · relativity

Length Contraction

Relates observed length parallel to motion to proper length.

ℓ = ℓ₀ / γ

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Variables

ℓ
observed lengthm
ℓ₀
proper lengthm
γ
Lorentz factor

Conditions / notes

Applies along the direction of relative motion in special relativity.

Reference details

Subject
Modern Physics
Topic
relativity
Plain text
l = l0 / gamma

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