Relativistic Mass
m_rel = γ·m
What it says
The apparent mass of a body in motion, as seen by an observer it is moving past.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
m_rel | Relativistic mass (kg) | M |
γ | Lorentz factor (dimensionless) | 1 |
m | Rest mass (kg) | M |
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