If an observer were to rotate around a point at

Adelyn Rodriguez

Adelyn Rodriguez

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2022-04-06

If an observer were to rotate around a point at near light speeds, what sort of length contraction would he observe the universe undergo?

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Beginner2022-04-07Added 18 answers

The formula for length contraction involves velocity only:
L = L 1 v 2 / c 2 .
Note that acceleration does not contribute. So the answer to your question is obtained by simply taking the instantaneous velocity.
As the object goes around the circle, the length contraction changes according to the change in direction of the velocity.
Ashley Fritz

Ashley Fritz

Beginner2022-04-08Added 5 answers

good answer.

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