Relativity length contraction problem

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Homework Statement



A meter stick moves with speed .8c relative to frame S. What is the length observed by a person in frame S if the stick is 60 degrees to v, as measured in S?

Homework Equations


L=observed length
l=proper length
y=1/sqrt(1-B^2)
L=l/y

The Attempt at a Solution


Sorry, I suck at latex so here's a picture:
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haha! I knew it was something simple and obvious I was missing. Thanks, I got it now. :smile: