Length Contraction

L = \frac{L_0}{\gamma} = L_0\sqrt{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