Does relativistic mass have a gravitational component?

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The discussion centers on whether relativistic mass has a gravitational component and how it interacts with forces like electrostatic repulsion. Participants agree that relativistic mass does contribute to gravitational effects, but the relationship is complex and involves factors like velocity and acceleration. Thought experiments using spheres and observers illustrate the challenges in understanding how gravitational force scales with relativistic mass. There is debate over whether the increase in gravitational force is proportional to the square or cube of the relativistic mass, as well as the implications for particle physics and black hole formation. Overall, the conversation highlights the intricate nature of mass, gravity, and relativistic effects in physics.
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Does relavistic mass have a gravitational component?

Certainly.

Gravity may be defined as an acceleration d/sq(t)
and E = m * sq(c)

compnent sq(c) = (d*d) / sq(t) = d * (d/sq(t))

Thus d/sq(t) is a component of m * sq(c)



Hope this helps ;)
 

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