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Why does a particle gain mass/momentum as its velocity increases?
How does this happen?
How does this happen?
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You must be referring to relativistic mass. The change in mass with speed is due to the combination of length contraction and time dilation, i.e. due to the properties of spacetime.Saado said:Why does a particle gain mass/momentum as its velocity increases?
How does this happen?
Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object. It is typically measured in kilograms (kg).
Velocity is a measure of an object's speed and direction. It is typically measured in meters per second (m/s).
According to Newton's Second Law of Motion, the greater an object's mass, the more force is needed to accelerate it to a certain velocity. This means that objects with larger mass will have a slower velocity than objects with smaller mass, assuming the same amount of force is applied.
Momentum is directly proportional to an object's velocity. This means that as an object's velocity increases, its momentum also increases. This can be seen in collisions, where objects with higher velocities will have a greater impact and cause more damage.
The relationship between mass, velocity, and momentum is described by the equation p = m x v, where p is momentum, m is mass, and v is velocity. This means that the momentum of an object is equal to its mass multiplied by its velocity. As either mass or velocity increases, the momentum of the object will also increase.