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Relativistic mass

In the special theory of relativity you use the relativistic mass mv if particles approach the speed of light.

 


Explanation

Near the speed of light there is an increase in mass. You determine this relativistic mass at the given velocity as

where

    m0 Rest mass
    v Velocity
    c Speed of light

 


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