What are the minimum and maximum values for the Lorentz factor γ, respectively?
A) 0, 1
B) 1, no maximum
C) no minimum, 1
D) 1, 2
E) None of these choices are correct.

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The Lorentz factor γ is defined as 1/sqrt(1 - v^2/c^2), where v is the velocity of the object and c is the speed of light. At v = 0, γ = 1, which is its minimum value. As v approaches c, γ approaches infinity, indicating there is no maximum value.

What Are the Minimum and Maximum Values for the Lorentz