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if length contraction only applies in the direction of motion, then what happens if there is an angle to the direction of motion that's not perpendicular?
I assume you are asking "What happens to the length in a direction that is neither parallel nor perpendicular to the direction of motion?" If that is what you mean, then the answer is:asdf1 said:if length contraction only applies in the direction of motion, then what happens if there is an angle to the direction of motion that's not perpendicular?
Length contraction is a phenomenon in special relativity where the length of an object appears shorter when it is moving at high speeds relative to an observer.
Length contraction occurs because of the way time and space are perceived differently by observers in different frames of reference. As an object moves at high speeds, its perceived length along the direction of motion decreases due to the dilation of time.
When an object is moving at an angle relative to an observer, its perceived length in the direction of motion will still decrease due to length contraction. However, the perceived length in the perpendicular direction will not be affected.
Yes, length contraction can be observed in everyday life, but only at extremely high speeds. For example, particles in particle accelerators experience length contraction as they approach the speed of light. However, at everyday speeds, the effects of length contraction are too small to be noticeable.
Length contraction is a real physical phenomenon, confirmed by numerous experiments and observations. It is an important concept in special relativity and has been used to make accurate predictions in various fields such as particle physics and astrophysics.