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If the length of an object could contract under length contraction, what about fundamental particles, like electrons, quarks, protons, etc? After all, an object is made up of a lattice/group of particles.
Garth said:They all contract as observed by an observer moving relative to them.
The length-contraction/time-dilation is an artifact of that observer's space-time reference system. In their own frame of reference the "electrons, quarks, protons, etc" are not being squashed!
Garth
Length contraction is a phenomenon in which the length of an object appears to decrease when it is in motion relative to an observer. This is a consequence of Einstein's theory of special relativity, which states that the laws of physics are the same for all observers in uniform motion.
Length contraction occurs because, according to special relativity, the speed of light is constant for all observers. As an object moves faster, the time it takes for light to travel from one end of the object to the other decreases, causing the object to appear shorter in the direction of motion.
Yes, fundamental particles such as electrons and protons can also undergo length contraction. However, the effect is not as noticeable as it is for larger objects, as fundamental particles are already incredibly small and traveling at very high speeds.
Length contraction is a real phenomenon that has been confirmed through numerous experiments and observations. It is an inherent property of the universe and is not just an illusion.
No, length contraction does not violate the principle of conservation of energy. The energy of an object is not affected by its motion, but rather by its mass and velocity. Length contraction does not change an object's mass, only its perceived length from different reference frames.