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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Why is a clock needed as well as a ruler for measuring length in reference frames moving at relativistic speeds? Specifically, is it just to know the velocity so you can compute the lorentz factor or is it something more Complex?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

If you understand relativistic speeds, then you should already know the answer =)

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