Charge and Velocity: Does Moving Particle Charge Increase?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the question of whether the charge of a moving particle increases with its velocity. Participants explore this concept through theoretical inquiries and references to experimental evidence.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested, Experimental/applied

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question whether the charge of a moving particle increases, seeking experimental evidence to support their inquiries.
  • One participant asserts that the charge does not increase with velocity, stating that charge is invariant.
  • Another participant references the oil drop experiment as a historical example of measuring charge, implying that established measurements support the invariance of charge.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express disagreement regarding the nature of charge in relation to velocity, with some asserting invariance while others question this position. The discussion remains unresolved.

Contextual Notes

Participants do not provide detailed experimental results or methodologies, and there is a lack of consensus on the interpretation of existing experiments.

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Is charge of moving particle increase?
Is any experiment done on this,?
 
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Sandeep T S said:
Is charge of moving particle increase?
No.
Is any experiment done on this,?
Yes. By far the most common way of steering moving charged particles is to apply an electrical or magnetic field - think of an oscilloscope or an old television set - and there is no evidence of velocity-dependent charge increase.
 
Charge is invariant. It does not change withg velocity
 

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