The discussion clarifies that mass is not relative and does not change with speed, countering the outdated concept of "relativistic mass." The equation E = γmc², where γ (gamma) represents the Lorentz factor, is referenced to explain energy calculations at high speeds. The speed of light remains constant, and even at speeds approaching light, an observer does not experience an increase in mass. This conclusion is supported by modern physics principles and the understanding of mass-energy equivalence.
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No. You are thinking of the LONG deprecated concept of "relativistic mass". You, right now as you read this, are traveling at very close to the speed of light (relative to a particle in the CERN accelerator). Did knowing that make you feel more massive?The_Baron said:Is mass relative? does the faster you go change your mass? Because according to the Energy calculations E = ymc^2 at speed and mc^2 and since the speed of light is constant, does that mean that mass changes?