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The Lorentz-Einstein length contraction is a real effect

Jean-Michel Lévy

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An elementary thought experiment is used to show that once the time dilatation effect is established, there is no way to escape a dual length contraction.

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An elementary thought experiment is used to show that once the time dilatation effect is established, there is no way to escape a dual length contraction.

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An elementary thought experiment is used to show that once the time dilatation effect is established, there is no way to escape a dual length contraction.

Key concepts: Length contraction, Contraction (grammar), Einstein, Physics, Lorentz transformation, Theoretical physics, Classical mechanics, Internal medicine

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