A consequence of Einstein's theory of relativity is:
A) moving clocks run faster than when they are at rest
B) moving rods are shorter than when they are at rest
C) light has both wave and particle properties
D) the laws of physics must appear the same to all observers moving with uniform velocity relative to each other
E) everything is relative

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According to Einstein's theory of relativity, specifically the special theory of relativity, moving rods are observed to be shorter in the direction of motion compared to when they are at rest, a phenomenon known as length contraction.

A Consequence of Einstein's Theory of Relativity Is