What Happens to an Object Rotating Near Light Speed When It Suddenly Stops?

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When an object rotates near light speed and suddenly stops, its behavior depends on its structure and the velocity at which it was rotating. While an outside observer would perceive the object as having shrunk due to relativistic effects, the object itself does not experience this shrinkage in its own frame of reference. The sudden stop could lead to significant internal stresses, potentially causing structural failure or an explosion, depending on the material properties. The discussion highlights the distinction between observed effects and actual experiences of the object. Understanding these relativistic principles is crucial for predicting the outcomes of such scenarios.
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assume we have a rotating thing that can rotate at a speed near the light velocity
then when that thing is rotating at its full speed, suddenly it stopped

i know that if a thing moves near light velocity, it would shrink right? then what will happen to that thing? is that explode?



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It depends on the thing and the velocity.
 
i know that if a thing moves near light velocity, it would shrink right? then what will happen to that thing? is that explode?

The "shrinkage" is in the frame of an outside observer. The thing itself does not shrink in its own coordinate system.
 

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