Wow Nick!

You look like you're gettin' the hang of this stuff. I think Damian is right, stuff get's shorter at relativistic speeds.
EDIT: appears shorter to an observer might be a bit more correct.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorentz_contraction

Keep at it, and stick around this forum. Check out the guys over at Q&A too - some of those guys are really smart! Damian and me - we're just a little bit smart...

http://www.bautforum.com/questions-answers/

Find something you like, jump in and introduce yourself - tell 'em how old you are, I'm sure they'll be impressed.

How do you like Pamela and Fraser's podcasts?

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