For the next two numbers, consider a uniform rod of length 5.41 m that is inclined at 33.70 with respect to the horizontal. The rod is moving at constant speed 0.458 c along the horizontal relative to a stationary observer. Here, c is the speed of light in vacuum.

What is the value of the relativistic correction factor, gamma ?

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For the next two numbers, consider a uniform rod of length 5.41 m that is inclined at 33.70 with respect to the horizontal. The rod is moving at constant speed 0.458 c along the horizontal relative to a stationary observer. Here, c is the speed of light in vacuum.

What is the value of the relativistic correction factor, gamma ?

snitchseeker1496 · Answer

What will be length of the rod (in m) as measured by the stationary observer?

ljetibo · Answer

Did you try applying the formula for length contraction?
$$L = \frac{L_0}{\sqrt{1-\frac{v^2}{c^2} }}$$