Length Contraction

L = \frac{L _{0}}{γ} = L_{0} 1 - \frac{v ^{2}}{c ^{2}}

Moving objects are shortened in the direction of motion as measured by a stationary observer.

Variables

Contracted length

L_0

Proper length

\gamma

Lorentz factor

unitless

Relative velocity

m/s

Speed of light

m/s

0/5000