Experimental proofs of increase of mass with v

In summary, the conversation discusses the possibility of measuring the increase in mass or kinetic energy of a moving body from the perspective of an observer at rest. It is mentioned that this can be achieved through measuring heat release in calorimeters in relativistic kinetic energy experiments.
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Is there any experiment that shows the increase in mass ( or kinetic energy ) of a moving body when seen from an observer at rest ?

I know that sincrotons ( particles accelerators ) must change the frequency bla bla ..

But once that these particles have been accelerated and hit a target, the heat produced has been measured ?

I mean, a way of measuring mass ( or kinetic energy ) not based on electric forces.
 
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alvaros said:
Is there any experiment that shows the increase in mass ( or kinetic energy ) of a moving body when seen from an observer at rest ?

I know that sincrotons ( particles accelerators ) must change the frequency bla bla ..

But once that these particles have been accelerated and hit a target, the heat produced has been measured ?

I mean, a way of measuring mass ( or kinetic energy ) not based on electric forces.

Yes, relativistic kinetic energies of particles in accelerators were measured to very high precision by various techniques, including heat release in calorimeters

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calorimeter_(particle_physics)

Eugene.
 
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Thanks.
 

1. What is the experiment used to prove the increase of mass with velocity?

The most commonly used experiment to prove the increase of mass with velocity is the particle accelerator experiment. In this experiment, particles are accelerated to high speeds and their mass is measured before and after acceleration to observe the increase in mass.

2. How does the increase of mass with velocity relate to Einstein's theory of relativity?

Einstein's theory of relativity states that as an object approaches the speed of light, its mass increases. This is known as relativistic mass and is a direct result of the increase of mass with velocity.

3. How is the increase of mass with velocity observed in everyday life?

While the increase of mass with velocity is not easily observable in everyday life due to the high speeds required, it can be observed in particle accelerators and is also evident in the behavior of cosmic rays in space.

4. What is the mathematical equation for calculating the increase of mass with velocity?

The mathematical equation for calculating the increase of mass with velocity is m = m0/√(1-v2/c2), where m is the relativistic mass, m0 is the rest mass, v is the velocity, and c is the speed of light.

5. Can the increase of mass with velocity be explained by classical mechanics?

No, the increase of mass with velocity can only be explained by relativistic mechanics and Einstein's theory of relativity. Classical mechanics does not account for the effects of high speeds on an object's mass.

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