What is the Lorentz contraction equation for bodies at relativistic speeds?

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The Lorentz contraction equation describes how objects contract in length as they approach relativistic speeds. The equation is given by L' = (1/γ)L, where L' is the contracted length, L is the proper length, and γ (gamma) is the Lorentz factor. The Lorentz factor is defined as γ = 1/√(1 - v²/c²), where v is the object's velocity and c is the speed of light. This mathematical framework is essential for understanding the effects of special relativity on physical bodies.

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I need an equation to find to what extent bodies stretch or compress reaching relativistic speeds. Thank you:)
 
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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]
 

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