Relativistic Momentum from Gamma
p = γ·m·v
What it says
Momentum grows without bound as speed approaches c, which is why nothing massive reaches it.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
p | Momentum (kg·m/s) | M L T^-1 |
γ | Lorentz factor (dimensionless) | 1 |
m | Rest mass (kg) | M |
v | Speed (m/s) | L T^-1 |
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