Length Contraction at Relativistic Speeds

Question

Consider a spacecraft traveling at a velocity close to the speed of light, c. Which of the following statements is accurate?

Accepted Answer

From the perspective of a stationary observer, the length of the spacecraft would be shorter at 0.8 c.

Answer

From the perspective of the pilot, the length of the spacecraft would be longer at 0.8 c.

Answer

From the perspective of a stationary observer, the length of the spacecraft would remain the same at 0.8 c.

Answer

Both the pilot and the stationary observer would observe the length of the spacecraft to decrease at 0.8 c.

Answer

From the perspective of the pilot, the length of the spacecraft would be shorter at 0.8 c.

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