zeromodz Messages 244 Reaction score 0 Thread starter Dec 7, 2009 #1 I need an equation to find to what extent bodies stretch or compress reaching relativistic speeds. Thank you:)
I need an equation to find to what extent bodies stretch or compress reaching relativistic speeds. Thank you:)
Matterwave Science Advisor Homework Helper Gold Member Messages 4,374 Reaction score 684 Dec 7, 2009 #2 The Lorentz contraction: [tex]L'=\frac{1}{\gamma}L[/tex] Where gamma is the Lorentz factor: [tex]\gamma = \frac{1}{\sqrt{1-\frac{v^2}{c^2}}}[/tex]
The Lorentz contraction: [tex]L'=\frac{1}{\gamma}L[/tex] Where gamma is the Lorentz factor: [tex]\gamma = \frac{1}{\sqrt{1-\frac{v^2}{c^2}}}[/tex]