When we apply the Lorentz factor γ to length contraction, we
A)multiply by γ as in the equation for time dilation.
B)multiply by the reciprocal of γ
C)find it does not apply.

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Length contraction is calculated by multiplying the rest length by the reciprocal of the Lorentz factor γ, which is different from time dilation where we multiply by γ.

When We Apply the Lorentz Factor γ to Length Contraction