Length Contraction Paradox

@article{Shaw1962LengthCP,
  title={Length Contraction Paradox},
  author={Rosemary Shaw},
  journal={American Journal of Physics},
  year={1962},
  volume={30},
  pages={72-72}
}
  • R. Shaw
  • Published 1962
  • Philosophy
  • American Journal of Physics
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